General Discussion

who are plainly unfit intellectually or emotionally and usually both, to justify their position. We see the same holding true in other areas of rank in private industry. A servile temperament for underlings is more important than expertise for those in power. We see this happening in many walks of life. Hence, when I read someone like David Brooks bloviate about the US being a "meritocracy" I want to pull my hair out. It's not a level playing field. How many brilliant young people are denied an education and the opportunities it affords because their parents simply can't afford it? I'm not jealous of those in power but rather indignant over the inequity of our country. Adding to my annoyance is the confirmation bias evident in the attitudes of the mediocre, i.e., "It's self evident I'm smart because I was selected for the position."