What are the benefits to an Unelected Cabinet?

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

Personally, I am rather more concerned about the type of person selected by the major parties to fight seats at the General Election - they seem to be drawn from an increasingly bland pool.

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As am I. Since the time of the Roman Republic, isn't it odd that it's usually been proven better (and safer!) to be the man behind The Man, rather than The Man himself?