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[seafan]

Bush ``is obviously bright, he is obviously highly principled,'' Slade said in January's interview, but is ``absolutely and uncompromisingly'' committed to his own ideas ``without any need for or tolerance for any advice. ... He is pretty dictatorial in the way he runs things.''

He said Bush has allowed ``a lot of very young people to assume tremendous areas of responsibility'' in his administration, a positive trait. But, he said, that also resulted in a lack of experienced veterans in positions of power - ``There was not a lot of depth of experience and wisdom. And Jeb doesn't seek advice.''

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And this little gem:


Asked what could threaten GOP dominance in the future, Slade responded, ``Our own selves'' - particularly if average voters begin to perceive the party or its leaders as ``selfish.''

``If that begins to show, particularly if it begins to show to the detriment of the average voter,'' then the party's fortunes could wane, he said.

Slade said the Florida party faces a potential concern because of Jeb Bush's long dominance over GOP politics.

Bush ``has been such a powerful figure there has not been any room at all for dialogue. That's not helping,'' he said. ``For us to sustain ourselves, the party's got to be a more inclusive party.''



Yep, ruthless selfishness seems to be a well-established trait in these people. It will be their downfall.