January 20, 2009

a new great statesman?

In the current edition of Reader's Digest is an article called "Memo to the President." I think someone made a mistake when typing up Karl Rove's advice, titled "Encourage Debate":

"A top priority will be to create a White House where forceful argument can take place. Plain speaking, straight talk, and dissent must be encouraged, with participants thoroughly prepared, ideas offered with deference for opposing views, and colleagues not subjected to self-serving leaks. The power of the Oval Office can cower critics and silence disagreement; the chief executive must labor hard to make it a place of vigorous debate."
Huh? This from the man who helped Prez #43 come up with initiatives in a "you're either with us or against us philosophy"?! Luckily, though, the 44th President is inaugurated today, and he holds a very different vision....

Posted by wrjacobs at January 20, 2009 9:03 AM
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