[Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008

[Martha Khoury]

Anyone following the current Masterpiece Theater on OPB? It follows
something like Allen's vision. Local nobody gets elected Prime Minister.
Definitely interesting to see how it's playing out in England, at least
in someone's mind. --Martha K.

-----Original Message-----
From: grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com [mailto:grovenet-bounces at rdrop.com] On
Behalf Of Allen Warren
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:46 AM
To: Forest Grove local interests list
Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008


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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