[Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I see I  haven't been following the PBS program info closely enough! That
sounds very interesting.

Thanks! 

Ron D'Eau Claire 

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From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com] On
Behalf Of John Welch
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:17 PM
To: Forest Grove local interests list
Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008


Thanks, Martha.  I had sent my input before your comment popped up in my 
inbox...
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> Dare I say it: "Great minds....." --MK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com] 
> On Behalf Of John Welch
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:57 AM
> To: Forest Grove local interests list
> Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008
>
>
>
> 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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