March 05, 2007
It's In The Training
I was having this great political discussion with Richmond last evening. As we all know, it's heating up for the Presidential elections and it's gonna get a little rough out there.
Anyway, during the course of the discussion we asked each other what makes a better training ground. You know, a Senator, Congressman, Mayor, Govenor, Businessman.
Now, I happen to love the fact that President Bush was a businessman. He runs this government like a corporation. A good CEO doesn't know of every move that is made. He hires people that are qualified and that he trusts to do certain jobs. Are they always the right people? No. They are people, and they fail. BUT, he gives them the power to make decisions and then just demands to be kept in the loop - top line information.
It's like my job, in a way. My boss has no idea what I do on a day to day basis. He is not a part of the regular decisions I make, the deals I put together. We have regular meetings, but if things fall within my range of power, I just deal with it and move on.
Plus, there are things happening at his level that I don't have a clue about. It's a need to know thing.
I like the fact that My President can make decisions and stand by them. And 'fess up when he made the wrong one.
I'm looking at the candidates we have right now and, well, am terrified. Congressmen and Senators have never really made decisions. They've never had to "pull the trigger". They just meet and greet, make grand statements and then blame everyone else when the shit hits the fan.
I'm actually more comfortable with a mayor or govenor stepping into the "Hot Seat" than someone who has only served on committees.
What about you? What do you think is better training for a President? National Politics, congress/senate, Business (CEO) or State Politics?
I'm just curious.......
Posted by Tammi at March 5, 2007 05:51 AM | TrackBackWhen you put it that way it does make more sense for a Governor or CEO to be president then a Congresscriter.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at March 5, 2007 08:21 AMConcresscritter... Hmmmm. That's a word I'm keeping for sure. :-)
I just want someone who is going to be a "straight shooter" - I don't need "nuance" or someone who just blows smoke all of the time. (Or didn't "inhale" - whatever.)
Posted by: Richmond at March 5, 2007 04:44 PMI prefer my political leaders on a short leash with a pointy stick in their backs... but since that's not an option. I'll have to go with none. I haven't seen a politician I've liked, trusted or respected in years.
Yea, I'm a little angry and jaded over the whole thing.
Posted by: Contagion at March 5, 2007 07:19 PMI've been seeing that you need to vote according to if they have pets or not. It's true.
Almost as bad as wanting to vote for Kerry because he was photographed with Lennon.
Posted by: That 1 Guy at March 5, 2007 09:42 PMYou have a valid view. And like you, I'm afraid. Very afraid of what this next election will do to our country. Leftists think our country is already screwed up...I guess they want to screw it their own way.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at March 5, 2007 10:34 PMHey T1G ... good point ... although if they have a poodle I would vote against them ... cause poodles are not real dogs.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at March 6, 2007 10:48 AMGenerally, I would say Governor, but then again - Jimmy Carter.
Posted by: Harvey at March 8, 2007 10:15 AM