Return of the Geeks

Another in a long line of Bush political appointments that will help shape the determination of his place in history... as a failure that put politics ahead of everything.


Return of the Geeks: "they called it 'Julie proofing': a strategy for avoiding unwanted attention from Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior Julie MacDonald, who became legendary for meddling with Fish and Wildlife Service scientists whose research indicated a need for greater protections for endangered species. After enough run-ins, the scientists would learn to self-censor, anticipating MacDonald's hostile line of questioning, and modifying their own work (and conclusions) accordingly."