Paul Krugman is my inspiration today with his editorial on what should be done about the current economic crisis. Mr. Krugman, who I had the pleasure of meeting here in Portland last year, is calling for a highly responsible, specifically “adult” crafting of a bailout. I embrace his analogy between good political leadership and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'leadership'
It’s Cool To Be Adult
September 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment · lifestyle, politics, simplicity, sustainability
Tags: bipartisan politics·culture·economics·leadership·Paul Krugman·prosperity·success·thrift
Needing Leadership, Not Entertainment
September 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments · entertainment, politics
Reading the op-ed pages of the New York Times this morning, I see David Brooks pointing out that ‘weirdness wins’ in the current presidential race (the nation craves drama). Over in letters to the editor, Governor Sarah Palin continues as the star attraction (example: “she accomplishes the much needed ingredient . . . she is [...]
Tags: Biden·bipartisan politics·climate change·culture·democracy·global warming·Governor Palin·leadership·McCain·Obama
