macrealist's Journal: Mr. president, Steps to unify:

Dear president,

I did not vote for you, but realize that you are now going to be running the USA for four more years. Please listen to this advice, and consider it a minimum amount of effort needed to truly unify and heal this country.

1) Fire the vp and appoint Powell as you new VP. Ask for Powell's advice, and listen to his advice.

2) Appoint John McCain to the now open Sec of State position. You've used this man shamelessly after abusing him horribly. He deserves this position, is well respected by most moderates and some liberals, and would be a great man for the job.

3) Allow Ashcroft to retire (the sooner the better), and replace him with John Edwards. Edwards is unemployed now, and this would be a bold move that would gain you tremendous respect as a leader of the country as opposed to a leader of your party.

4) Appoint Ralph Reed to your chief of staff. The christian coalition got you re-elected, and Reed was fundamental in this movement. Plus, its better to know that he is busy working for you than not knowing what the heck he is up to now.

5) Forget your promise about not having a litmus tests for the Supreme court and balance the court evenly. Put one more conservative judge there as this is how the country is leaning but don't stack it. And don't pretend not to use a litmus test, we know better.

6) Allow dissention and opposing views in your cabinet. Choose the best course of action amoung all those views. Widen your view of the world, and maybe travel a little. See how we are seen by the others of this world that we share.

7) Just friggen admit that you made mistakes, tell us what they were, and how you plan on fixing them. No more of your "I'm human and know I've made mistakes, just can't think of any specifics right now" crap. You don't need to be re-elected anymore, so just tell us the truth.

Legacy of Republican Administrations

[mercedo]

Father of Bush wanted to appoint another man for Secretary of Defence. But because lots of oppositions arose especially from Democrats -that man used to be a chairman of contra investigation commitee in the Reagan Administration-. Then he chose Cheiney to be a Secretary of Diffence. He was praised by many Democrats as a man of decence and integrity. Throughout his participation in both Bush Administrations, He has been showing his integrity and capacity to hely President well. So for those reasons, I op

Re:Legacy of Republican Administrations

[macrealist]

Then he chose Cheiney to be a Secretary of Diffence. He was praised by many Democrats as a man of decence and integrity.

Cheney has lost a lot of respect in the last few years, especially because of his ties with Halliburton. Although he is probably still a man of decency and integrity, that is not the reputation that he carries amongst the the 48% that voted for Kerry. In addition, he is not longer the same man that was Sec of Def for father Bush. He is quoting as saying to the president "'I've change

Re:Legacy of Republican Administrations

[mercedo]

Might would be rotten - anywhere in the world anytime in history. 4 more years are not long enough to make them rotten. Let them keep on working their jobs. Many outcomes are yet to be seen.

Re:Legacy of Republican Administrations

[macrealist]

That makes a lot of sense, but Americans like instant results and lots of change. We are not very patient.

Problem with #5

[Marxist Hacker 42]

You got the litmus test backwards. He already promised in the third debate NOT to have a litmus test on pro-life issues.

Re:Problem with #5

[macrealist]

You got the litmus test backwards.
I'm pretty sure he promised not to use any litmus test, but I want him to break that promise and appoint a court that is balanced.