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 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. :)

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.

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 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. :)

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.

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.

-Thank you for the compliment.
There are wiser persons on this board than I.