"All it needs is for a semi-competent party to pick up on these sentiments," says Mr Goodwin.The National Front in France (see article) and the Freedom Party in the Netherlands have been especially adept in exploiting the latent feelings of resentment against immigrants.
Clark, no great musician himself but a brilliant organiser, knew how to pick competent players and by 1960 he had the line-up he wanted: himself on drums, Mike Smith (keyboards and lead vocals), Lenny Davidson (lead guitar), Huxley (bass) and Denis Payton (saxophone).
Remember, though, that you are rather naive: please try to pick a competent president this time.
The choice of Mr. Cheney underscored Mr. Bush's determination to pick a competent No. 2 who would know how to govern.
I made sure to pick a highly reputable and competent dive company.
They've been able to pick up some other very competent pros who have lost their jobs because of the economy.
A three-year study by the MacArthur Foundation found that spending time online is "essential for young people to pick up the social and technical skills they need to be competent citizens in the digital age".
