We've all known for a while of the corruption of the Bush administration (at least, that's what we non-Republicans call it). This has been typified by Cheney's relationship with Halliburton (his receiving deferred compensation is a particularly egregious form of this corruption) and his awarding of a no-bid contract to them.
I just found an interesting article detailing many of the relationships between the neo-cons in the Bush adminstration and large oil concerns.
Now the Republicans (and the rabid right) would suggest that the administration is simply drawing their staff from the most talented pool available. That those just happen to come largely from big oil companies (and defense contractors) is simply a matter of circumstance.
That may be so. Then again.. it just looks bad.
Posted by artandscience at June 28, 2004 01:17 AM