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This is somewhat stupid. The CPA is being run by a lot of people who apparently have no background in state affairs. Which I guess isn’t really surprising since all the people that did have a background in it were so vocally against the occupation. More of the same from Bush though; when the experts disagree with you, find new experts. Stem cell research, environment…

Andrew Burns, 23, a Red Cross volunteer who had taught English in rural China, felt going to Iraq would help him pursue a career in humanitarian aid. Todd Baldwin, 28, a legislative aide for Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), thought the opportunity was too good to pass up. John Hanley, 24, a Web site editor, wanted to break into the world of international relations. Anita Greco, 25, a former teacher, and Casey Wasson, 23, a recent college graduate in government, just needed jobs.

For months they wondered what they had in common, how their names had come to the attention of the Pentagon, until one day they figured it out: They had all posted their resumes at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative-leaning think tank.

Swell, at least they didn’t ask for party affiliation! (which is their rebuttal). There is a mefi discussion about it also