From Dave Winer today: “If a substantial number of Americans had a vision for this country, we would have a Roosevelt, a Truman or even an Eisenhower or Johnson to choose from. Could Kerry be that? I really don’t think so. I got the idea when I saw him at Davos in Y2K, standing around schmoozing. Everything he says is so World Economic Forum. We’re voting for Klaus Schwab when we vote for Kerry.”
Would that be so bad? I agree with Dave that there doesn’t seem to be a Roosevelt, Truman or Johnson around (I wouldn’t place Eisenhower in that kind of company). But what my observations of Kerry in the unusual milieu of Davos indicate is that he is a man with his heart in the right place (like Klaus Schwab). There are issues I could argue with him, he doesn’t make my heart leap, but I think both America and the world would be far better for having a Davos man in the White House.
What does that imply? First, an understanding of the complexity of the world. Second, an intellectual engagement with the difficult issues that confront leaders. Third, an interest in listening to other viewpoints. Three qualifications that president Bush lacks, and three qualifications that Kerry has.
Lance said:
“I agree with Dave that there doesn’t seem to be a Roosevelt, Truman or Johnson around (I wouldn’t place Eisenhower in that kind of company).”
I disagree. I support President Bush. I have a great vision of America under his leadership. There are plenty of Americans who are intelligent and have different assertive views than the liberals and pacifists that abound on weblogs.
President Bush a lot like Teddy Roosevelt, using the big stick approach on the enemies of America.
I don’t want a President like Kerry who would apologize to the outdated U.N., who wants to be buddies with the French, who is a flip-flop wimp.
I can’t wait for Election Day to cast my vote for President Bush and Republicans.
Don