[Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008

[John Welch]

Speaking of taking office without experience but having a full measure of 
common sense, has anyone else been enjoying the Masterpiece Theater 
presentation of "The Amazing Mrs Pritchard" ?

John


> In all seriousness, as a lay person, I wouldn't even *BEGIN* to know how 
> to be a successful President.  And if you think we got problems now, hoo 
> BOY would we have problems with an experienced pup like myself attempting 
> to be President.
>
> Work with Congress?  Where would I begin?  Foreign Policy?  I'd be a 
> stuttering idiot attempting to either talk with or apply diplomacy.
>
> About the only thing I'd have going for me other than my honesty and 
> having never accepted outside interest money is all you fine folks here on 
> Grovenet providing thoughtful, knowledgeable and balanced advice.  And I 
> say that with the utmost respect for all I read here on Grovenet.  All of 
> you provide some of the most honest, passionate and varied discourse on a 
> wide array of both domestic and world issues.
>
> Hmmm . . . yet again another reason why it might be good for an ordinary 
> person to run . . .
>
> Allen Warren
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Ron D'Eau Claire <ron at cobi.biz>
> To: Forest Grove local interests list <grovenet at rdrop.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:02:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008
>
> Heh, heh... Go for it! America might become the land of the people, by the
> people and for the people yet!
>
> "Mr. Smith" might make it to Washington yet someday (ancient James Stewart
> film known only to curmudgeons, James Stewart fans and students of the
> silver screen, but one I think every American child ought to know).
>
> Back in the 1960's there was serious discussion in some circles that we
> should not elect Congressmen and women, and perhaps not even Senators or 
> the
> President. Instead, ordinary American citizens would be drafted by lottery
> to fill those jobs for a period of 2 to 4 years. It still sounds like a 
> good
> idea to me, at least for the House. The thinking was a lot like that about
> the military draft. All dangerous, onerous and unsavory jobs ought to be
> shared by all, including service in Washington. The result would be a
> citizenry who has some understanding of what was going on in Washington 
> and
> compassion for the poor souls serving there.
>
> Actually I mis-spoke (or mistyped): It's TWO-thirds of the voters, more 
> than
> 2 out of three, who are;
>
> 1) Fed up with the Republicans
>
> 2) Fed up with the Democrats
>
> 3) Think our economy is going to crash.
>
> That leaves, at best, 1/3 of the voters to carry the old time political
> party banners into 2008.
>
> Ron D'Eau Claire
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com] On
> Behalf Of Allen Warren
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:00 AM
> To: Forest Grove local interests list
> Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008
>
>
> "The one thing angry, frustrated, worried voters are not likely to do is
> make any sort of rational choice based on facts."
>
> Hmmm . . . maybe my idea to declare as a candidate isn't so far-fetched
> after all.  Hmmm . . .
> :-)
>
> Allen Warren
>
>
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