Smart people, stupid people and budget politics
Friday, October 11, 2013
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US Treasury Building
Doing policy work in Washington, I tend to be around people who are highly educated and think of themselves as very intelligent.
Many of them think of ordinary Americans as being stupid and ill-informed. After all, they understand little about politics and the government; in their view, this reflects a lack of intelligence.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...