Are people coming out of university into government and making these drastic errors, stupid laws and daft decisions?
Are many high flying posts only open to people with degrees but the majority of these people don't have life skills, common sense or a sense of reality?
2007-12-21 02:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thanks Laura B, I obtained a 1st in Science with the OU.
2007-12-22 04:39:30 · update #1
I fear you may be right about this, many times. Someone once said they would rather be governed by the first 400 names in the phone book in Boston, Mass. than the 400 members of the faculty at Harvard.
There's an interesting film about this process in the US titled "Indoctrinate U." You should check it out.
Dana
2007-12-21 03:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dana A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe this. Only entry level positions are available to university graduates, which could lead to a high flying job in government or elsewhere. I don't see how spending 3 extra years at school can eradicate your common sense or life skill, this just doesn't match up. A student doesn't stop living when they attend college - many work part time jobs, pay bills, have relationships. In fact, I would go as far to say that most live on very low income - far less than the average salary and it is by learning to be modest they develop an appreciation for economics. I survive on just $12,000 per year.
To ascend further in their careers, the university graduate needs to prove themselves and if they lack the common sense necessary for their job this will quickly be revealed itself to the employer within a matter of months. And most of the high flying positions goes to the graduates from the top schools in the country, not your average university student, these people are not idiots, most are highly, hard working, intelligent, learned individuals. The mistakes that you are talking about are few and far between. And what you call a mistake they probably say they just have a different perspective from you.
2007-12-21 03:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by MrSandman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no doubt a lot do come out with their heads up their ***. lots start out as socialists then get good jobs and a big house and hey before you know it they are conservative. lots are very articulate but sadly have no common sense. and try to out do each other on the political correct scene and making themselves out to be more open minded and liberal than anyone else. pity we can't get down to earth people who are in the real world in the important positions in this country.
2007-12-21 03:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by bruce m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most lecturers are left of centre Guardian readers. They are the 'feeder station' which produces the fodder that tends to find its way into Politics, the media, the public sector, where it is merely regurgitated. This process starts much earlier, however, namely, in our schools. Sadly, the majority never grow out of it, because they mix with people with similar views.
The private sector demands a more pragmatic approach, where dreamers and theorists are soon weeded out.
2007-12-21 03:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Need to remember their background without trying to become superior overnight.
2007-12-21 03:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by DENNIS P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your p15$ed cos u were too stupid to get in
2007-12-21 03:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I always find it fascinating that people think critical thinking makes one a liberal. Then again when have key concepts and revolutionary ideas come from conservatives.
2007-12-21 03:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Oh 5hit - better tell ucas im not going nxt year anymore!
2007-12-21 03:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by Ali 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have got it in one.
2007-12-21 03:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by Spanner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋