Messianic Certitude
Bill Clinton screwed around with Monica Lewinsky, and then misled the electorate. His actions were blamed on his uncontrolled sexual drive. His presidency remained under a cloud because of it. He apologized and he left office with high approval. George Bush screwed around with Iraq, and then misled the electorate. His actions were blamed on his messianic certainty. His presidency remained under a cloud because of it. He has yet to apologize and his approval ratings are in the thirties. Not sure I like messianic certitude driving our country’s highest policy decisions. Isn't that what we are fighting against abroad? What do I want driving our country’s highest policy decisions? I’ll tell you – I want the best available wisdom, scientific facts, expert opinion, outside opinion, and conversation with the electorate – I want that strategic level decision to be based on the criteria of quality of life. Financial - “bottom line” - improvement should be pushed to the tactical level...