Rudy Guiliani on Larry King Live - January 7, 2010
This is something that I addressed here previously: the President’s tendency to think, think, and re-think before taking necessary action. It was evident in dealing with General McChrystal’s requests for additional troops in Afghanistan, and it is reinforced in this instance.
As I wrote last month, President Obama’s pensive decision-making process puts him in stark contrast with someone like Governor Sarah Palin, whose executive and life experience have given her the wisdom “to think and act quickly as circumstances demand.” The commander-in-chief does not always have the luxury of time, particularly when we are at war, and the country needs to have confidence in his preparedness.
From what I have seen thus far, President Obama might want to study the pitch-perfect communication strategy employed by Governor Palin using nothing more than a laptop and a Facebook account to address the nation. She responds quickly and she doesn’t mince words - two traits our current administration would do well to emulate.
Let’s pick up the pace, Mr. President.
- tdc
