an early whistleblower / thermotron (and you said what?)

thermotron where whistleblowers are drummed out and defraded

Thermotron / where the bottom line and cronyism is our standard

Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications.

Hence, cronyism is contrary in practice and principle to meritocracy.

Cronyism exists when the appointer and the beneficiary are in social contact;

often, the appointer is inadequate to hold his or her own job or position of authority,

and for this reason the appointer appoints individuals who will not try to weaken him or her, or express views contrary to those of the appointer.


Politically, "cronyism" is derogatorily used.


December 14, 2006
Priest remembered as an early whistleblower
By Matt C. Abbott

Former Dominican Father John O'Connor died on Dec. 7, 2006 of complications from a cardiac arrest.

I thought it would be fitting to print the following excerpt from chapter 16 ("Homosexuality in Religious Orders") of Randy Engel's The Rite of Sodomy — Homosexuality and the Roman Catholic Church.

Father John O'Connor — A Life of Faith, Devotion and Courage