<<<Abroad, he accepts the world as it is and, on that basis, is ready to parlay with Presidents Ahmadinejad, Assad and Castro, while Clinton requires the world to conform to her preconditions before she’ll talk directly to such dangerous types>>>
We, humans, have experience with diplomacy. We know what works and what does not. It is all about execution. You may not think that being a spouse means anything as far as experience is concerned, but Hillary paid attention and is a good student. She lived through those 8 years while her husband dealt with those very similar situations. Bill Clinton did a very good job. You can easily see that especially when you compare his performance to the guy that followed.
Bill Clinton is trying to tell us that he thinks Hillary will do even better. I think he is sincere about that.
It is conceivable that Barack can do better, but there is no evidence. There is no experience. There is only hope.
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
<<<During the last televised debate in Cleveland, Ohio, he won a big round of applause when he said, ‘A fundamental difference between us is how change comes about,’ meaning that for her it comes about by legislation from the top down, for him by inspiring and organising a shift in popular consciousness from the bottom up.>>>
Isn't that what George W. Bush was telling us in Iraq. We will be seen as liberators. The public will welcome us. No planning is needed.
Fairy tales can come true and it can happen to you or us, but I think you better come prepared with a plan and with proven methodology. |
