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HereSince1628

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57. I didn't make a comment on Kasich. I commented on how a state health dept

Fri Oct 17, 2014, 03:24 PM

Oct 2014

is structured, and how deep the level of expertise can be, even with a politician on top. It's my experience that those people make a huge difference in making state level public health work even in the face of politics.

Political appointments can and do push agendas even in public health, I did not mean to imply otherwise.

Not being in Texas I can't, and don't think I did, comment on how much Perry and others might want to dismantle aspects of Texas Public Health. I've seen efforts to cut programs, especially programs for women and infant care and nutrition here in Wisconsin. With ALEC being the central source of boiler plate language I would expect similar things to be happening in both states.

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Since an ebola patient traveled to Ohio, we learn Ohio's Department of Health is not lead by a Dr. [View all] greatlaurel Oct 2014 OP

well of course. He/she is a bean counter with an MBA notadmblnd Oct 2014 #1

You got that right! greatlaurel Oct 2014 #4

But he did once stay at a Holiday Inn Express... Thor_MN Oct 2014 #45

ALL politics involves cronyism. But Democrats put qualified cronies in while Republicans KittyWampus Oct 2014 #2

Unbelievable marions ghost Oct 2014 #3

Dimwits Faux pas Oct 2014 #5

i'll bet he does a heck of a job just like "brownie" belzabubba333 Oct 2014 #6

And enjoys a heck of a 7-figure salary too I bet. nt tridim Oct 2014 #7

That was my immediate thought, too. nt Hekate Oct 2014 #54

No reason to have an MD at the top BOSNYCDC Oct 2014 #8

True, but this mook is neither KamaAina Oct 2014 #9

This GOP flunkie is not exactly a Phd, either brentspeak Oct 2014 #10

But...but... Rozlee Oct 2014 #15

Marketing? Really? CanonRay Oct 2014 #38

The Ohio Revised Code requires someone with significant public health experience or a physician. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #37

Agreed, but this person isn't qualified for public health either IronLionZion Oct 2014 #48

This political hack is neither an MD nor a public health professional. /t pnwmom Oct 2014 #50

I am afraid this is too often the situation. Crony appointments are part of the reason so many jwirr Oct 2014 #11

That explains why he's freaking out Warpy Oct 2014 #12

Don't throw stones too far Chuuku Davis Oct 2014 #13

I have yet to talk to physican,,,,, Cryptoad Oct 2014 #20

What? n/t JimDandy Oct 2014 #42

Holy cow. Not even an MPH. mainer Oct 2014 #14

John Kasich has no concern for the health or welfare of the citizens of Ohio. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #39

Remember those "death panels" that Republicans invented? procon Oct 2014 #16

You're describing the House Science Committee where government hating Republicans are in control. DhhD Oct 2014 #46

Kakistocracy Renew Deal Oct 2014 #17

Actually with Republicans you get a kleptocratic kakistocracy. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #18

Would that be the klassic kakistocratic kleptocracy, perchance? n/t xocet Oct 2014 #22

May not be a Doc,,,, Cryptoad Oct 2014 #19

Kick! valerief Oct 2014 #21

GREAT. But remember - guvmnt BAAAAAAAD! We need to shrink the guvmnt down so we can drown calimary Oct 2014 #23

That part "in violation of state law"..... Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #24

Pity nobody has the presence of mind to demand the impeachment of John Kasich. Louisiana1976 Oct 2014 #29

Seems like nothing ever changes but the changes. lpbk2713 Oct 2014 #25

No wonder they are closing schools and putting people on leave. That explains it. morningfog Oct 2014 #26

Because the Cleveland Clinic - who put several of its nurses on paid leave Ms. Toad Oct 2014 #31

So glad I moved out of Ohio all those years ago Auggie Oct 2014 #27

He did stay at the Holiday Inn Express didn't he? That's all that matters. LiberalArkie Oct 2014 #28

This is what 1-party rule looks like. riqster Oct 2014 #30

You are right, riqster. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #40

giggle fadedrose Oct 2014 #32

The previous director of ODH was a right wing ideologue, but he did have a medical degree. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #33

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Oct 2014 #34

Kasich has no real philosphy, IMO, he has just attached himself to right wing nuts to get power. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #43

I hope your Kasich predictions are accurate. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #53

The Wolfe family has been Kasich's backer since he started in politics. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #55

It's baffling to me too. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #58

Does anyone wonder why Ohio is so fucked up? albino65 Oct 2014 #35

That wouldn't preclude there being MDs and other skilled experienced people HereSince1628 Oct 2014 #36

I have seen this argument a couple of times about Kasich's pick. Not buying it, sorry. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #56

I didn't make a comment on Kasich. I commented on how a state health dept HereSince1628 Oct 2014 #57

He had all the credentials he needed: he was a friend of the Governor. marble falls Oct 2014 #41

You are correct. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #44

Don't forget corruption is as corrution does long time guest, Rick Perry. DhhD Oct 2014 #47

Obviously Kasich.... 47of74 Oct 2014 #49

Bet he will do a heck of a job Ricky will lunasun Oct 2014 #51

Whoa...no way. SoapBox Oct 2014 #52