In Governor Bill Richardson‘s (I’m sure it will become weekly) email Tuesday afternoon, he asked:
How would you finish this sentence? The next President must be able to…
What would be on your list and why? There are plenty of issues and things we’d all like to see a President bring to the table and accomplish, but what must s/he be able to do?
You can let Bill know here and please do share with the rest of the pond below.
To get things rolling…
For me, it starts with getting us the fuck out of Iraq. The rest, I’m willing to discuss, but chroist. The American people don’t want to be there, everyone in the world doesn’t want us there and the people living in that specific region want us the fuck out of Dodge. It’s only getting bloodier and bloodier and our boys and girls in the armed forces cannot keep this up forever. I firmly believe that we, as a nation, cannot move forward until we get out.
Then we can talk about universal healthcare, greening our energy, improving our schools…
read at grade level.
zinger!
Respect the Constitution.
I would phrase it “respect limits on their power.”
Yes, that would be more precise.
Tell The Truth
Truth is not the first thing to come to the mind of a compulsive liar when he speaks. We need an honest man/woman as our executive.
Speak French…
. . . admit to mistakes
. . . say, “I was honestly and fairly elected.”
. . . keep all of our citizens safe, including those who are serving in the military.
. . . listen to his advisers and take their advice into consideration.
I’m sure there are plenty more, but I have to go to work now.
but, but, he’s been listening to his ‘generals on the ground’ all along!
This:
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does not constitute listening.
… Control the media. Let’s face it: the effect of mass media on public opinion is the most powerful factor in American politics.