When you try to waffle and be all things to all people, you can end up being nothing to anybody…you can have your big tent and your principles at the same time, but only if you took the trouble to make your case to the public in plain English.
Thomas Sowell, Are Republicans “Due”: Part IV - (via Townhall.com)
As usual, Thomas Sowell makes a salient point, highlighting the importance of principled - rather than convenient - politics. Historically, the most extraordinary leaders have an uncanny ability to reach the minds and hearts of their people through effective communication.
Inspiring leaders don’t simply give speech, they relay a message that is relevant, specific, and, yes, plain.
- tdc
*Archive tdc post - plain language defined: see palin, sarah
