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American politics never cease to amaze me. I just watched 30 minutes of Andrea Mitchell Reports, always a thoughtful interview program on MSNBC.
It began with a terrific analysis of the U.S./China relationship by Jon Huntsman, former ambassador to China and former Republican candidate for president of the United States. He demonstrated a vast command of the history and culture of China and urged all candidates to avoid the sound bites and give the issue the thoughtful reflection that this very complex and highly consequential matter deserves.
It began with a terrific analysis of the U.S./China relationship by Jon Huntsman, former ambassador to China and former Republican candidate for president of the United States. He demonstrated a vast command of the history and culture of China and urged all candidates to avoid the sound bites and give the issue the thoughtful reflection that this very complex and highly consequential matter deserves.
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| Jon Huntsman |
I never did understand why Huntsman didn't make a bigger splash in the GOP nomination process. He always seemed to be a guy who understands the importance of bipartisanship; he was appointed to the ambassadorial post in China by Democratic President Obama. The Republican base saw that as a problem not as evidence of his ability to be effective across party lines.
Instead of listening to the likes of Huntsman the party preferred a three ring circus where the lion tamer was up first, soon replaced by the high wire artist, and then completely taken over by the clowns. And the ringmaster? Nowhere to be found.
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| Foster Friess |
It's this kind of stuff that comedians like Bill Maher loves. On the Tonight Show he left Jay Leno cracking up when he said that Rick Santorum "believes that life begins at erection." I laugh right along with everyone else, always willing to be titillated by a little naughty joke or edgy comment now and then.
But then I stop. Do we realize that the world is laughing at us? We have people who are considered serious candidates for leader of the free world babbling on about social issues that have been settled for decades, sometimes generations.
Mr Santorum, it is not contraception that is dangerous. It is you.
Amen!
ReplyDeleteAs I look at the potential "leaders(?)" of the GOP, I sometimes laugh...but more often these days find myself cringing in disgust or somewhat shaking with fear. We cannot go back to the imaginary "good old days" that it seems like they would like to take us back to--and nothing is as black or white as it seems to be in their worldview.
It scares the bejeesus out of me that somehow Obama will screw up in some way that would solidify the Republicans behind some wing-nut who would then lead us down the path of some policies tantamount to Gov Brownback of Kansas. I can say I have, as a yellow dog Dem, that I have considered which candidate throws the least amount of fear in me; I dont want to give away my choice since it could be used against me LOL
ReplyDeleteI have enough faith in America that I believe we will not elect a nut to be president. Please, God, let me be right about that.
ReplyDeleteWish everyone could live by your "things that matter": embrace heritage, value diversity, and pursue peace! Especially presidential
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Well, we elected George W. Bush. He was definately a nut.
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems to me that there won't be a republican party soon, surely even those who are die in the wool republicans can see that the present candidates are doing nothing else but ruin any good this party has done in the past. Why can't they see that good government needs discussion rather that outright opposition. They seem to be digging themselves into their own graves. Thanks for your page Grant. Brian
ReplyDeleteThinking themselves wise; they became as fools. So glad you have all the answers and you are so brilliant.
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