I often find myself wondering (about every 4 or 8 years) 'why are these political appointments'? I get the one's like SecDef, SecState etc but SG? Head of CIA? Why are they political?

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"With regard to the words 'general welfare', I have always regarded them as qualified by the details of the powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphisis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators."James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Please list the criteria which differentiates someone with nothing more than "M.D? after their name from a "real" doctor...

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Part of a specialist's job is diagnosis. The ability to diagnose accurately depends on one's ability to apply existing knowledge to form a conclusion and/or to order further relevant tests to isolate it and/or to do additional research.

The ability to do this can only be required through original research experience. And unfortunately, the M. D. degree doesn't even require it.

Medical school (and residency/intern) training at best only drills a bunch of facts/procedures into the student's head. And that doesn't cut it. When it comes time to diagnose a condition, unless that M. D. is very lucky (the diagnosis was one that was drilled into his head via memorization of specific procedures, he'll be SOL.

But if it was that simple (i. e. diagnosis thru memorization) a doctor wouldn't even be needed. Test/radiology results + WebMD would do

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PROOF, cupcake, PROOF. Either post proof that specialists without a Ph. D. aren't real doctors or admit you're wrong. As much as you've regurgitated the shit, you should be able to prove it.

(BTW, we're too intelligent for you to dazzle us with brilliance or baffle us with bullshit so try some real proof, okay?)

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You have no idea what one must do to become a specialist, do you?

I don't think he understands anything at all about the medical biz.

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Congrats. You finally got it. Why do you think malpractice insurance rates are so high

Practicing science professionally requires original research experience.

But clearly, someone who doesn't understand science wouldn't know what I was talking about.

If they have no Ph. D. and also no publications in any journals and/or no patents/innovations/original contributions to the field of medicine, then they're not real doctors, period. Standards are high, life's tough.

Of course it's a no-brainer that anyone w/an M. D. can legally practice as a specialist, but that doesn't make that person a real doctor, no more than being elected/appointed Pres makes one a real leader--a fact that's become brutally obvious to Americans after 8 years.

The truth is that doctors typically don't get paid significantly more for them to train in MD-Ph. D. programs or get their Ph. Ds after their MDs. The financial incentive doesn't exist, so they don't bother. So many "specialists" just stick w/their M. Ds (do no research) and practice dummy medicine while their patients are screwed over.

However, anyone who calls himself a physician and doesn't think original research ability is relevant to the daily practice of medicine is 100% clueless. I have zero tolerance for anyone who calls himself competent in a professional field that requires original thinking but has no record of engaging in it.

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It requires a thinking brain (as opposed to being just legally permitted)--a concept that typically escapes right wingers.

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A specialist w/no original contribution to his/her field (either with or without a Ph. D.) isn't really a "specialist", right?

Logic has always escaped Mrs. M

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Have you got diarrhea or something??? You keep shitting out the same words over and over and have yet to post any proof. Either post the proof or plug your asshole.

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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"

[Emphasis mine] Do you have a permit to operate yours? (Poor word use is so much fun.)

by this foolish definition there would be only one specialist in any area as the purported requirement would make for a subspecialization.

give it up kid, you are so wrong its not even funny anymore.

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"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

I wish his dad would slap some training wheels on his

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand

he would be shocked at how little is required for some specializations. and in some countries all you need to do is declare it.

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Socialism doesn't create a rising tide that lifts all boats. It drains the lake and teaches the boat riders not to help themselves by rowing.

Jesus loves you, allah wants you dead

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."

Ayn Rand