Robert Gates has written an article in Foreign Affairs outlining his vision for the military. For anyone wondering how an Obama administration is going to approach foreign affairs, this is essential reading.
Apparently, Gates wrote this before Obama tapped him to stay on as Secretary of Defense, as advice for the next guy to have the [...]
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Essential Reading
Obama and Good Government
Obama is getting a lot of praise right now for how he is handling the transition. His cabinet is not only diverse, but impeccably qualified. He has displayed a down-to-business attitude saying “Let’s work fast, but let’s not make mistakes”. His flurry of press conferences have signaled a return to the principles of open government, [...]
Diversity in Obama’s Cabinet
Black president, black AG, female Sec DHS, female Sec State, black female UN ambassador, latino Sec Commerce, toupée-wearing budget director…that is a very diverse cabinet so far.
With Richardson’s appointment, some are upset that he didn’t get picked for Secretary of State or that Obama didn’t name a Latino until halfway through his cabinet. Other advocacy [...]
Family Thanksgiving List
My family used to have a tradition where everyone would write a list of what they were thankful for. My aunt would gather everyone’s lists and someone would read them at the family gathering at my grandparents on Thanksgiving. Of course, with such a large extended family (I have more than 20 cousins), the list [...]
Obama’s cabinet
Right now, Obama is in the process of selecting his cabinet and it seems like he is putting together a good team. With possible appointments like Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson, and Robert Gates, it looks like Obama will actually empower all the members of his cabinet and encourages a healthy exchange of ideas. This will [...]
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