WOW-- Word of the Week-- Nepotism

Nepotism is a b#tch.
Santa Cruz, California
October 9, 2018 3:46pm CST
Nepotism is based on favour granted to relatives in various fields, including business, politics, entertainment, sports, religion and other activities. The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops. Trading parliamentary employment for favors is a modern-day example of nepotism. Criticism of nepotism, however, can be found in ancient Indian texts such as the Kural literature. **Wikipedia** I choose this word after reading an article @ Refinery29.... https://tinyurl.com/ydxfjkk4 about Trumps daughter Ivanka perhaps becoming the next UN ambassador. Personally, I don't think it such a bad idea. I think she has demonstrated a true interest in peoples well being, woman and children included. Although, without a doubt, if nepotism wasn't in play here it's highly unlikely she would have ever found herself in this position. Any thoughts? Thanks y'all!
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Oct 18
President John F. Kennedy appointed his brother Robert as Attorney General despite his having zero experience.
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Greg
@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
9 Oct 18
No. That's not quite true. He was Justice Department attorney and Senate committee counsel and staff director before becoming AG. Compare that to any of the Trumps and you'll see that there is really no comparison.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Oct 18
@xander6464 He was far less experienced than others who could have had the position. Except his "hairness," no other Trumper holds that kind of lofty position.
Greg
@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
10 Oct 18
@JohnRoberts Sorry. RFK was the perfect person for the job. And the only reason idiot boy's kids aren't in "loftier" spots is because they're all advisors
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Greg
@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
9 Oct 18
None of the Trumps would have jobs if it weren't for nepotism.
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josefina
@josie_ (10032)
• Philippines
19 Oct 18
Nepotism is nothing new here in the Philippines. We've had political dynasties where elected officials come from the same family from one generation to the next. With political power they get to appoint other relatives to gov't offices.