Did you hear Crystal Ball's rant on the Cycle asking Hillary not to run?

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452. Nice try...No cigar?

I think you missed the point of my post. First, I said I appreciated what they were doing. Second I suggested that the issue ( with the chart) might have been one of terminology and clarification. Third, I began at the top of the masthead ( CEO), and qualified it by saying that one position did not in and of itself invalidate the current position. Fourth, I gave my bona fides ( I've sat on x number of academic search committees and I know how to vet people).

What I did not add out of politeness is that I did quick runs on the lower levels ( she is the CEO; hence, one can assume she is the top). I was not sharp shooting you. Frankly, I have better things to do ( like prep my classes). I also didn't add that the individual in question on a first glance would not have gotten past the first round in an academic search( although with a full resume sent in, it seems, it could be different - I have also seen that - I am a case in point, but diploma mills are pretty dicey.

I have gone over my post. Possibly it is that the intertubes don't allow for the nuances of normal written discourse. Possibly it is that you are rather rude and defensive. Can't say. If the first, I apologize for missing the meaning of the curt " no cigar." If the second, well, as to Harvard, since I assume you are citing them as an authority? First, Bill O'Reilly has an MPA from Harvard. Second, in the current economy, lots of BAs and MAs and Ph.d's have to do what they have to do. I did (within reason).

There was no insult to you intended. But I really know my shit and how by looking at mastheads and following boards of trustees, you can really find out a lot of stuff. This is pretty low level.

edit: took out something that would identify my academic affiliation and get my chops busted. I'm too close to retirement.