Complacency is always stupid. So are assumptions.
June 5, 2008 by Miki Saxon
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I confess. I’m not much on in-depth following of politicians, let alone political analysis, but I mentioned to a friend that both seem to be rampant in the rhetoric between Obama and McCain.
A couple of days later said friend sent a link to David Brooks op-ed Dr Doom column in the NYT.
After analyzing both sides, Brooks ends by saying, “This election will be asymmetric. Obama has to come up with a personal narrative voters can relate to. McCain needs to come up with a one-sentence description for why he represents a clean break and …read more
Attack as a leadership tool
April 17, 2008 by Miki Saxon
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As I’ve written in the past, I don’t see politicians as leaders, in fact, I find the two terms oxymoronic.
But since society chooses to view them in the light of leadership and they promote themselves in the guise of leaders I think the idea of attack as a leadership tool is valid.
In the final debate, what do Clinton’s constant attacks say about her confidence and willingness to do anything to win?
What does Obama’s lack of retaliation say? Should he have retaliated in kind?
What do you think?
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