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b_b · 4311 days ago · link · · parent · post: Can anyone explain to me how US political dynasties exist?
We've had two presidents in the US that were sons of former presidents, John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush. Adams was a good diplomat and astute politician, and Bush is a high functioning idiot. So I think it can be good or bad, depending on the individual. In general, however, I'm very skeptical of political dynasties, because I think its against the principles of meritocracy.