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I'll bite, and I cannot stand The current President. But they do go through the most in depth check of all time! The Media!!! People are trying to dig up every bit of dirt they can on politicians!!!
In one instance a person is checked for the absence of information. For example have the ever been convicted of a felony, adjudicated mentally defective or dishonorably discharged from the military.
That's it. No arrest information, no mention of psychological treatment, no drug test, no information from neighbors, kindergarden teachers, employment records or recommendation from the guy who fired you the day before, or the girl friend who dumped you or the wife who is denying you custody of your children.
On the other hand,
A person's complete biographical information is reviewed, their work history, family background, writings, speeches, statements, conversations are put under review. Any rumor, innuendo, or hint of a rumor is thrown up without the slightest regard for their veracity. Their taxes and finances are scrutinized, even their family members are examined, interviews and evaluated for fitness.
Maybe a better question might be, why don't prospective gun owners get at least a fraction of the attention as people running for office?
Because the people in politics are the elitists, above they law, above any normal scrutiny like the rest of us lowly members of the masses.
I remember when high profile members of the Clinton administration were simply given drug testing waivers and FBI background check waivers. Some of the lowliest federal government employees are screened from top to bottom, but people with access to our more treasured secrets and classified material are just waived thru with a nod.
Because the people in politics are the elitists, above they law, above any normal scrutiny like the rest of us lowly members of the masses.
I remember when high profile members of the Clinton administration were simply given drug testing waivers and FBI background check waivers. Some of the lowliest federal government employees are screened from top to bottom, but people with access to our more treasured secrets and classified material are just waived thru with a nod.
You will need to document that Clinton Admin officials got FBI background check waivers. I don't believe it.
A person's complete biographical information is reviewed, their work history, family background, writings, speeches, statements, conversations are put under review. Any rumor, innuendo, or hint of a rumor is thrown up without the slightest regard for their veracity. Their taxes and finances are scrutinized, even their family members are examined, interviews and evaluated for fitness.
Maybe a better question might be, why don't prospective gun owners get at least a fraction of the attention as people running for office?
Papered, papered over, and papered again.
The Asians actually believe their origami to be superior to U.S. toilet paper.
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