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I haven't been writing about who I thought had the best chance to win in some political fantasy league. Maybe Taylor would be better against Fisher than Portman. But I'm looking at the events of the day, and the past few months, and I say, "boy, Portman sure has cleared alot of brush to clear a path here."

It's interesting that you write Taylor off for Governor because of all the positions she'd have to declare when the same could more easily be said of a U.S. Senate race which is decidedly even more partisan than Governor.

I don't disagree that it could be a wasted promise.  I think many in the GOP think that was Blackwell's downfall.  By waiting until it was "his turn", Taft had so wrecked the State that Blackwell was a "sacrificial lamb."  Perhaps it is.  Maybe Taylor will go maverick and take on her party's coronating nominee.  But I doubt it.  And I seriously doubt it will be successful.

A Taylor-Portman primary could be interesting, but I think you underestimate the influence and excitement (for reasons that *I* don't understand) Republicans have for Portman. 

Taylor's biggest asset is she can claim to be the only Republican who could win statewide even against the strongest of Democratic tides.  But I think too much of the Republican organization has signed onto Portman for Taylor to make the move.  As I said in my initial post, I'm simply unconvinced that anyone other Portman will be their nominee.  Is it because I think he was their best candidate?  Heck, no.  But the GOP picks people because it's their turn.  Was Bob Dole the best pick to run against Clinton in 1996?  Nope.  Same thing.

Incompetence Killed the Economy and Retarded Small Enterprise

For those who may read this, some may say well this comes from a partisan democrat! Not true, full disclosure requires that I reveal a lifelong commitment to Republican ideology of self-reliance, fairness and small government. So, there you go.

Today, Bush Jr., stood before cameras and ignorant press corps to reveal that Bush knows that history will prove his value! One of the most self-serving, moronic, ludicrous press conferences in history. This arrogant, poorly advised, Bush stood before Americans and said, I did a good job.

Poop! Sure, as President he continued the national security but what a failure in regulations and in steering the economy. Bush Jr., next to Jimmy Carter, is truly the worst President of our lifetime.

Let’s visit Energy Policies…failed and hurt the American people while commodity future traders raped the nation. Let’s visit banking and the recession…failed and continues to strip Americans of their remaining assets. Let’s visit, taxes, how many trillion has his Secretary of Treasury and the Fed Chair dumped into the financial institutions and now newly named financial institutions? Failed.

That’s right. Bush Jr. put government to work and they work for the very entities that harm the citizens of America. Remember, Carter, failed in defense, enabled the PLO to grow, disgraced us with Iran…let’s not forget the incompetence in Carter and his economy and energy. Carter truly an incompetent but Bush Jr. truly a failed President.

Small Enterprises don’t rush to buy Bush Jr.’s book. We know Bush Jr.’s book may be named, “I Was Right, Just Give History a Century”. Bush Jr.’s book should be named, how I ruined the life’s of Americans, Republican Party and got away with it.

If you are a small enterprise, keep an eye on those Bush Jr. defenders, if they haven’t thrown up yet or if they haven’t changed their minds…don’t listen.

Goodbye, George Jr. and don’t let January 20th stop you from going to your new mansion in Texas.

I, like many lifelong Republicans, am switching to the Democratic Party. I have more ability to influence my life under the Democrat banner than under the influence of the Republican Party.

Farewell, Party of Lincoln and goodbye to Bush Jr., the most failed Republican President of our lifetime!Small Business and On-Line Marketing

Logistics Monster introduced me to Lee Iacocca’s web site yesterday where I learned some things about Lee Iacocca. I felt it was important to introduce you, my readers, to his blog and his thoughts, you you might just learn a thing or too.

First of all I want to highlight his foundation, The Iacocca Foundation, their contributions make innovative diabetes research a possibility and allow new inroads towards a cure which I pray will happen in my lifetime. Lee Iacocca is more than just a man who pulled Chrysler out of certain disaster some years back, he cares about America and cares about where this country is headed.

First view Lee Iacocca’s words in this video:

Consider purchasing Lee Iacocca’s book Where Have All The Leaders Gone?. Maybe it can answer that question that is burning in many people’s mind. Ask yourself, Where have all the leaders gone?

Here are some excerpts from Mr. Iacocca’s Thoughts On Leadership:

People, look around. This country has some serious issues. Security. The economy. Global warming. Healthcare. Energy. Iraq. In most of these cases, the so-called leaders charged with confronting these problems are only compounding them with their lack of accountability and often questionable motives. Instead of looking for real solutions, they seem to be looking out for number one.

It’s not just elected leaders like George W. Bush and Dick Cheney either. It’s many of the executives who occupy the top rungs of this country’s corporate ladder. Your Kenneth Lays and Jeffrey Skillings and Dennis Kozlowskis - a few guys who took Michael Douglas’ line in the movie Wall Street a little too seriously. “Greed is good,” he said. These days, it seems more of our leaders believe that than ever before.

In my book and subsequent pages of this site, I talk about what we can do to take back our country and tackle these challenges. As you ponder what I’ve got to say, I’d ask you to pay special attention to my “Nine C’s” test for leadership, which is outlined in the book and in the Polling section of this site. Once you’ve read it, apply it to the people who will soon be asking for your vote (Emphasis and words are all mine2010 and beyond). I know I will be.

Lee Iacocca’s Leadership Scorecard can be seen here.

Here are Mr. Iacocca’s 9 Cs:

1. Curiosity
Ask questions. Listen. No one should
think they are such a big shot that
they can’t learn something. We have to
figure out what makes others tick.
2. Creativity
A leader has to be creative. Go out on
a limb, be willing to try something
different. You know, think outside the
box… and think ahead.
3. Communication
A leader has to communicate, talk to
people. Bill Clinton once said, It’s just
plain crazy to stop talking to people
you disagree with. As long as you keep
talking, there’s hope.

4. Character
It’s knowing the difference between
right and wrong and having the guts
to do the right thing. Abraham Lincoln
said, If you want to test a man’s
character, give him power.

5. Courage
Swagger isn’t courage. Tough talk isn’t
courage. Do they walk the walk or just
talk the talk? Step up to the plate and
accept personal responsibility.
6. Conviction
That’s a fire in your belly that shows
the desire to really get things done.
7. Charisma
It’s the ability to inspire people to stand
taller and motivate people to act by
appealing to the good in their hearts,
not the evil in the hearts of others. It’s
being more concerned that others feel
good about themselves than they feel
about you.
8. Competence
Getting results, talk is cheap, but what
about fixing problems? You’ve got to
show what’s working and be held
brutally accountable for your decisions.
9. Common Sense
As my business mentor, Charlie
Beacham use to say, The only thing
you’ve got going for yourself as a
human being is your ability to reason
and your common sense.

This is a very good tool. When the categories are applied to the resident evil select, he scores very poorly. His lack of leadership and boldness really reared its ugly head when he flinched, allowing the seating of Ronald Burris. Obama lost this round with Blagojevich. What do you think will happen when he meets other world leaders? He will fall woefully short. I am not the only one who holds this opinion, you must read the following post, “Obama Faces His First Crisis And Blinks”.

And it is appropriate to ask Lee Iacocca’s question once more, Where Have All The Leaders Gone?



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