Jack & Jill Politics

Monie, I wouldn't even just say African nations aren't valued. I agree with what you said above, we, the United States, usually intervene when there is an opportunity for us to gain something from the situation. Not only that, but we also know how to press countries when we aren't getting what we want.

I may not have military experience BUT you don't have to serve to have a valid opinion or point about it. There are enough books and plenty of research that'll let people know why we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and why we are posted up in other places.

But anyway, I am agreeing with you. :)

You are so right…you don't need military experience to understand war, peace, and diplomacy.

But an individual must understand cultures and the way people live, and how they arrive at their beliefs. To me, Bush never had a grasp of the world, political and cultural implications of how other nations live.

And that is why he carried out neo-con principles and agendas…since that is what he surrounded himself with. He never had a plan B because he didn't even understand plan A.

That is why he prematurely declared “Mission Accomplished” when in actuality the ramification for invading Iraq was starting to unfold in a way he did not plan for. And the incompetence showed.

You've given me some encouragement, CPL, and I thank you and everyone else for it. There is, after all, the confirmation hearings to be had before she actually takes the post.

Interestingly, she said “If I'm confirmed.” I'm not reading too much into that statement, but I found it interesting that she said that. True, he'll be her boss, but we all know that the Clintons have a mind of their own. Larry King just asked during his opening 'Whose foreign policy will she be promoting? Hers, Obama's or theirs?” That's what I'm talking about. It's all well and good for her to be under the authority of Obama but . . .

Thanks again all of you, including your post, Micheline. I'm still not sold on the nomination but it ain't my call obviously. I just think she would have been much better – and more palatable – as Secretary of Defense. But, as I said, it ain't my call and I ain't got no say in who he chooses.

Monie, I wouldn't even just say African nations aren't valued. I agree with what you said above, we, the United States, usually intervene when there is an opportunity for us to gain something from the situation. Not only that, but we also know how to press countries when we aren't getting what we want.

I may not have military experience BUT you don't have to serve to have a valid opinion or point about it. There are enough books and plenty of research that'll let people know why we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and why we are posted up in other places.

But anyway, I am agreeing with you. :)

You are so right…you don't need military experience to understand war, peace, and diplomacy.

But an individual must understand cultures and the way people live, and how they arrive at their beliefs. To me, Bush never had a grasp of the world, political and cultural implications of how other nations live.

And that is why he carried out neo-con principles and agendas…since that is what he surrounded himself with. He never had a plan B because he didn't even understand plan A.

That is why he prematurely declared “Mission Accomplished” when in actuality the ramification for invading Iraq was starting to unfold in a way he did not plan for. And the incompetence showed.

I trust Barack Obama.
I do not trust Hillary or Bill Clinton.
If Hillary does well as SofS, she'll rehabilitate her image and Obama wins kudos for picking her.
But, if Hillary fucks up and tries to use the position of SofS to thwart the Obama Administration, Obama will sadly ask for Hillary's resignation…and get it.

Those covers look great. When will they be on the shelves?

Has anyone seen the Ebony covers yet? They are the ones who got the 1st print interview post-election by the Obamas. I wanna know when they will be out.

Vogue will have to match Essence w/regards to Michelle.

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You've given me some encouragement, CPL, and I thank you and everyone else for it. There is, after all, the confirmation hearings to be had before she actually takes the post.

Interestingly, she said “If I'm confirmed.” I'm not reading too much into that statement, but I found it interesting that she said that. True, he'll be her boss, but we all know that the Clintons have a mind of their own. Larry King just asked during his opening 'Whose foreign policy will she be promoting? Hers, Obama's or theirs?” That's what I'm talking about. It's all well and good for her to be under the authority of Obama but . . .

Thanks again all of you, including your post, Micheline. I'm still not sold on the nomination but it ain't my call obviously. I just think she would have been much better – and more palatable – as Secretary of Defense. But, as I said, it ain't my call and I ain't got no say in who he chooses.

Monie, I wouldn't even just say African nations aren't valued. I agree with what you said above, we, the United States, usually intervene when there is an opportunity for us to gain something from the situation. Not only that, but we also know how to press countries when we aren't getting what we want.

I may not have military experience BUT you don't have to serve to have a valid opinion or point about it. There are enough books and plenty of research that'll let people know why we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and why we are posted up in other places.

But anyway, I am agreeing with you. :)

You are so right…you don't need military experience to understand war, peace, and diplomacy.

But an individual must understand cultures and the way people live, and how they arrive at their beliefs. To me, Bush never had a grasp of the world, political and cultural implications of how other nations live.

And that is why he carried out neo-con principles and agendas…since that is what he surrounded himself with. He never had a plan B because he didn't even understand plan A.

That is why he prematurely declared “Mission Accomplished” when in actuality the ramification for invading Iraq was starting to unfold in a way he did not plan for. And the incompetence showed.