Considering the premise 'I regretfully acknowledge that it may even make practical sense to have a few hired guns like Norquist, Downey, and Weber around--people of value only for their connections to power, not for any knowledge or talent.', is 'It might be a good idea to have hired guns around.' a statement that stands on its own?
I regretfully acknowledge that it may even make practical sense to have a few hired guns like Norquist, Downey, and Weber around--people of value only for their connections to power, not for any knowledge or talent.###It might be a good idea to have hired guns around.