Friday, February 28, 2020

How To Keep That Gong Alive

Trump has a rather special personality, of course, but once upon a time there was some sense that people who presided over total disasters would resign (perhaps to resurface later) for symbolism even if it wasn't really their fault. That faded long before Trump, and the aftermath of the financial crisis cemented it. That any of the people (government, bankers) felt comfortable not just keeping their jobs but being public figures more generally subsequently...