I agree with everything you said.
That's why you don't get it.
We're not that dogmatic.
President Bush' actions get full credit for success. But it has been communicated, since last summer, as "We are going to invade Iraq and depose Saddam. And we are doing it right away. It's at the top of our list."
Everybody said, "WHat, why, why now, how do you know, is thera any other way, are you sure, why are you sure, why now, cheeze how much will it cost, that much, have you noticed the economy, if it is so serious how do you have time to campaign for the Republicans 24/7?"
And we kept asking. This is what Made President Bush reactive. To be proactive he needed all the questions asked and answered before communicating anything. Who the heck was in charge of FAQ? I don't think these boys cruise the net in a speed boat.
The result has been that our population has been on edge because we thought the war was going to start the next day, and then the next day, see what I mean?
A leader needs to be a communicator. Everybody felt good when Reagan talked. 98% had no idea what he was saying but they felt safe, thought he was smarter then they were, and felt he had his eye on the ball.
Government cannot distance itself from the population's behavior. Focus groups on key words don't hack it. (I can imagine what the focus groups are saying now.)
It's the perception, stupid.:o]
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