Should Hillary Clinton be the Next Secretary of State?
The media is basically pointing out that Bill Clinton may be the roadblock to Hillary Clinton becoming Secretary of State. I’m sure it’s a double-edged sword because he has the contacts that could make her beneficial while creating the conflict of interest that might eliminate her from consideration. Either way it sounds like a lose/lose for Hillary. Funny thing, though, it’s been eight years since Bill Clinton left office and in that time Hillary Clinton has more than proved her ability to stand away from her husband when it’s necessary. Besides, if they can try to elect convicted felon, Ted Stevens to office in Alaska, why can’t an impeached president’s wife be Secretary of State?
The reason that I even bring this up today is concern about where the Obama campaign is looking for cabinet members, because for all their promise of change it’s hard to see how this administration is going to be all that different then the ones before it. It’s like a political musical chairs, except your party affiliation and not the music determines whether you sit or stand. I was really hoping that Obama would bring in new blood and forget the old guard. Bring in people that can solve the problems without the red-tape, affiliations, and history. Bring in business-people, educators, students, and people that want to solve the problems without regard for their personal well-being or financial stakes.
I know that Warren Buffet is always out there being talked about, because of his success in business, and yet he and Ross Perot have never really been given a chance to do anything more than share their opinions. Why wouldn’t you bring in someone like Oprah, Bill Gates, Paul Allen, or any other person that has showed they know what it takes to succeed, know how to handle the pressure of the media, and can act without consideration for what others think? Change the rules, Obama, show us what change you plan on bringing and how you’re going to be different. Because, if you can’t, I have to imagine that your term in office is going to be a footnote of four years and the nation is going to be the biggest loser.
Ranter
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