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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (86909)	12/14/2000 11:01:50 PM
From: Skeeter Bug	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

mike, the net company coupons SUCK this year. BIG!

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (86909)	12/15/2000 12:06:18 AM
From: Don Lloyd	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

MB - ...I find it inconceivable that he actually beat John McCain in the primaries. I guess that's what John gets for talking campaign reform. Nobody in the industrial-political complex wants that. Nor should anyone else. 'Campaign reform' is a code phrase for 'incumbent protection act' at a time when about the only things that can defeat an incumbent are death or boredom. The problem is NOT the ability to BUY influence, but the existence of the power to DELIVER favors in return and to EXTORT protection money. Regards, Don

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (86909)	12/15/2000 9:08:15 AM
From: Tommaso	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

As I got out of bed this morning my first thought was, "George W. Bush is the perfect president for our times."

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (86909)	12/15/2000 11:14:12 AM
From: Freedom Fighter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, >unlike Gore, who nobody can stand for long. Bradley was a bit more likeable, but still dull as dust. I think Dubya rates a bit more sympathy, but it is less liking than a sort of "I hope he doesn't hurt himself" attitude<< I think you hit the nail on the head. I think being likeable and trustworthy is more important than many people think. I don't expect any president to be an expert on economics, foreign policy, health care, financial markets, defense, law, politics, etc.... Even the brightest people are lucky to be an expert in more than one area. (you are the exception bg) So the key is to surround yourself with experts that fit some overall vision. The best candidates for president may actually be the best managers and motivators and not the smartest people. Wayne