I'm not so sure the analysis of W is entirely accurate, at least from my
POV. I am ostensibly free to watch TV all day so I have poured myself into
observing all that I can. I've been watching ABC (I think they have the
best news people of the majors), BBC, and CBC (I now have digital
cable,too). First, let me say that I haven't been much of a fan of any
politician from either of the big parties for the last ten years. Today,
however, I saw something refreshing from W. Senator after Representative
would rattle off some sound bite, essentially saying nothing. This morning
W made a call to Guiliani and Patacki (spelling?) and actually sounded like
a real person, as Guiliani always does (on Letterman!), and Patacki (and
Frau Clinton for that matter) never does. Then he answered questions from
the media and showed more of his inner character. W is less of the
measured, read the prompter type of politician that has destroyed
government.
Granted his hem and haw speaking style makes him sound less prepared, or
less intelligent than a talking robot like Gephart or Gore. And it hurts
him on issues such as the budget, because it doesn't sound as though he
really knows what he is talking about. In contrast, I think the current
situation requires that type of leader; one that is human and one that
understands what we are all going through. Can you imagine Gore showing
emotion at a time like this? The tears would short circuit the motors that
control his mouth. W wanted to go back to Washington on Tuesday, but the
FBI had learned of other teams (who were recently arrested at NY airports)
that may have still been in control of planes and were targeting the White
House and Air Force Uno. His security people refused to let him do
anything, but stay out of harms way. Notwithstanding, W was still in
constant communication with Guiliani, et al. which was not reported due to
the mandatory gag order placed on the media as to the movements of the
Commander In Chief.
Far be it from me to spout off a lengthy paean of a Republican or a
Democrat, but I have been pleasantly surprised by how W is respoding. I
recall how much maligned his father had been up until the Great Patriotic
Oil War of 1991, and perhaps the apple didn't fall too far from the tree.
Throughout his governorship of Texas he was a bumbling fool when it came to
policy - environment, crime, education - often taking credit for other's
success and quick to run from blame. However, people in the Lone Star State
still elected and re-elected him based on some quality. As much as I would
like to accuse all the residents of Texas of being morons, alas, I cannot.
Perhaps this is the stage on which he can shine and prove to be the leader
that Texans have known him to be.
Looks like I launched into a little bit of a rant, again. I apologize.
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I'm not so sure the analysis of W is entirely accurate, at least from my POV. I am ostensibly free to watch TV all day so I have poured myself into observing all that I can. I've been watching ABC (I think they have the best news people of the majors), BBC, and CBC (I now have digital cable,too). First, let me say that I haven't been much of a fan of any politician from either of the big parties for the last ten years. Today, however, I saw something refreshing from W. Senator after Representative would rattle off some sound bite, essentially saying nothing. This morning W made a call to Guiliani and Patacki (spelling?) and actually sounded like a real person, as Guiliani always does (on Letterman!), and Patacki (and Frau Clinton for that matter) never does. Then he answered questions from the media and showed more of his inner character. W is less of the measured, read the prompter type of politician that has destroyed government. Granted his hem and haw speaking style makes him sound less prepared, or less intelligent than a talking robot like Gephart or Gore. And it hurts him on issues such as the budget, because it doesn't sound as though he really knows what he is talking about. In contrast, I think the current situation requires that type of leader; one that is human and one that understands what we are all going through. Can you imagine Gore showing emotion at a time like this? The tears would short circuit the motors that control his mouth. W wanted to go back to Washington on Tuesday, but the FBI had learned of other teams (who were recently arrested at NY airports) that may have still been in control of planes and were targeting the White House and Air Force Uno. His security people refused to let him do anything, but stay out of harms way. Notwithstanding, W was still in constant communication with Guiliani, et al. which was not reported due to the mandatory gag order placed on the media as to the movements of the Commander In Chief. Far be it from me to spout off a lengthy paean of a Republican or a Democrat, but I have been pleasantly surprised by how W is respoding. I recall how much maligned his father had been up until the Great Patriotic Oil War of 1991, and perhaps the apple didn't fall too far from the tree. Throughout his governorship of Texas he was a bumbling fool when it came to policy - environment, crime, education - often taking credit for other's success and quick to run from blame. However, people in the Lone Star State still elected and re-elected him based on some quality. As much as I would like to accuse all the residents of Texas of being morons, alas, I cannot. Perhaps this is the stage on which he can shine and prove to be the leader that Texans have known him to be. Looks like I launched into a little bit of a rant, again. I apologize.