frankly, we both are disappointed that ron, as the threads dc mouthpiece hasn't dug deep enough to expose OR SHARE those GAO recommendations with this or any other thread to the best of our knowledge since he issued the invitation.
Bearcub,
I'm disappointed that you haven't taken the time to come to DC and actually listen to GAO's, Joel Williamsen, discuss Y2K.
I have. And I will listen to him and John Koskinen debate the topic in September.
While I don't personally know Williamsen, I was not overly impressed with his personal presence a 1 1/2 years ago. I like to think I can read people pretty well, and in my opinion he had "politician in training" written all over his face.
I'm curious to see if he displays a bit less hubris and has shed his air of self-importance that was DISTINCTLY lacking in John Koskinen's character.
What people don't try to understand is that Y2K was and will be again, a hot political issue on Capitol Hill. People's careers will be made or destroyed base upon their "performance" with regard to dealing with the issue.
So many folks can gain political capital, (and GAO is a political entity in its role as congresses investigative) or exert leverage based upon their criticisms of the White House.
So while I'm not deriding GAO so much as an entity, I have qualms about the motives of those who are representing GAO's efforts with regard to Y2K.
Hopefully, I'll be able to change my mind in Sept and rid myself of this bias. Personally, I have more confidence in Koskinen, a man who did not seek his position, nor has any political ambitions that he overtly displays in his character.
Regards,
Ron |
