[FOXFANVOX]

I will look forward to it. My guess is that much of this boils down to communication. This Administration gets a C- for communication. You, a communication "specialist" need to convince your buddies in the White House that they have to do a better job communicating. It is not enough to simply be right; in a democracy [OK, a republic] the leaders must also convince the public that they are right.

[LibertyLee]

I know we've been on opposite sides of the larger debate, but I absolutely agree with you on the communication issue. We have GOT to get a better press operations, communication strategy so these things don't blow up in our face.

[sono]

C- ... you are way too generous.

[Primetimedonna]

Hi Fox! Making my usual late entrance and trying to catch up. I'm sure things have moved on since your post, but had to say you hit the nail on the head! The White House is losing the "communications war" and in the port instance like so many others, they let the situation get out of control before they get their message out! That seems to be the key to their problems! I have to admit when I first heard what was going on with the UAE Company Port story, I was horrified that we were turning over the keys to the country to the terrorists. After hearing rational observations from Tony and others, I begin to see that my initial reaction was possibly wrong. The problem is that in this instant gratification society, so many people never bother to listen to the other side, and go off half cocked with whatever they hear first from the HBM!

Oh, and Good Morning All!