That was not a point I made well. Sorry if it sounded like a dig. My point is to disagree with what I perceive as you view that we need someone already imbedded in established government. I agree we do not want a flake or someone that does not understand government processes (experience through fire) but I am not willing to rule out the possiblility someone from outside established government will have those abilities.
I may have misinterpreted your points - and even done so in the above. Take this as me trying to advocate for anything but the status quo. We have had more than enough of that. And thanks for the thoughtful reply.
Not a problem. My words don't always come out right, either.
I agree we do not want a flake or someone that does not understand government processes (experience through fire) but I am not willing to rule out the possibility someone from outside established government will have those abilities.
I'll just cut to the chase here, and say that, in my opinion, we have all of that in Sarah Palin. She's been an outsider during her whole career in public life, and she's beholden to no one, but the people and the Constitution.
On top of that, she's got the hands-on experience that I'm personally looking for in a president, as well as the fire and courage to be a fine Commander in Chief.
Mark my words. If Sarah announces her bid for the White House, and it even begins to look like she's going to beat Obama, the Middle East is going to calm right down. That's the Reagan Effect, and Sarah is the only potential candidate I know of who's got it.