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My opinion only:
I think Obama came up thru the national political ranks too quickly. He didn't have the years of networking and developing insider relationships that he could trust that other pols had. He picked too many advisors, "czars", or whatever you wish to call them, too quickly. Therefor, he put his trust in people who let him down.
Sometimes (rightly or wrongly) being part of a "good ol' boy" system can be beneficial.
When lots of your group of advisers and/or selectees are from outside the traditional circle, you can get burned.
I think Obama came up thru the national political ranks too quickly. He didn't have the years of networking and developing insider relationships that he could trust that other pols had. He picked too many advisors, "czars", or whatever you wish to call them, too quickly. Therefor, he put his trust in people who let him down.
Sometimes (rightly or wrongly) being part of a "good ol' boy" system can be beneficial.
When lots of your group of advisers and/or selectees are from outside the traditional circle, you can get burned.