Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Clinton as Secretary of State
Hillary accepts Sec of State position, say confidants. Is anyone surprised? How will she do?
As a reference point, for me at least, what the Secretary of State actually does. (I knew this, I promise, but wanted to look it up officially... on Wikipedia):
Duties include negotiating with foreign representatives and instructing U.S. embassies or consulates abroad. The Secretary also serves as a principal adviser to the President in the determination of U.S. foreign policy and, in recent decades, has become responsible for overall direction, coordination, and supervision of interdepartmental activities of the U.S. Government overseas, excepting certain military activities. As the highest-ranking member of the cabinet, the Secretary of State is fourth in line to succeed the Presidency
As a reference point, for me at least, what the Secretary of State actually does. (I knew this, I promise, but wanted to look it up officially... on Wikipedia):
Duties include negotiating with foreign representatives and instructing U.S. embassies or consulates abroad. The Secretary also serves as a principal adviser to the President in the determination of U.S. foreign policy and, in recent decades, has become responsible for overall direction, coordination, and supervision of interdepartmental activities of the U.S. Government overseas, excepting certain military activities. As the highest-ranking member of the cabinet, the Secretary of State is fourth in line to succeed the Presidency
"What Went Wrong" for John McCain
Lately, I enjoy reading more conservative media sources. I don't know if it's because I want to be conservative (deep down inside), or because it makes me laugh a little. So I was browsing the National Review online when i saw this article about why John McCain didn't get elected. This guy stuffed lots of ideas into one article, but I want reactions to the first part, in which he outlines three theories as to "what went wrong." Of course, feel free to read the rest of the article and comment on that as well.
A synopsis of the three theories:
A synopsis of the three theories:
- It was a fluke, more to do with recent events/McCain's flaws as a candidate than with the failure of conservatism.
- The base was too narrow, the message too exclusionary. McCain was too conservative to appeal to the masses.
- Blame McCain's con-lite sell-out. McCain wasn't conservative enough.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Palin 2012
Jesse says:
"...the Palin choice [for VP candidate] was an embarrassment to the thoughtful wing of the GOP. Her candidacy in 2012 would be a bad move for the Republican party as well as the nation."
How likely is "Palin 2012?"
Check out this Huffington Post article on the matter (and/or search any other major media and you're sure to find something...)
Are there enough people who still believe that Sarah Palin isn't an idiot?
"...the Palin choice [for VP candidate] was an embarrassment to the thoughtful wing of the GOP. Her candidacy in 2012 would be a bad move for the Republican party as well as the nation."
How likely is "Palin 2012?"
Check out this Huffington Post article on the matter (and/or search any other major media and you're sure to find something...)
Are there enough people who still believe that Sarah Palin isn't an idiot?
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