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The GOP in 2008: As Allen convalesces, Gingrich unloads
The president must "rethink how he engages the American people and how he communicates with candor."
Tim Grieve [2006-11-10]

  • Change "Secretary of Defense" back to "Secretary of War"

    Excuse me for recycling one of my own ideas, but it strikes me immodestly as a GREAT thought.

    In an earlier item posted here I suggested something which makes TONS of sense:

    The next Congress should legislate a return to the old name for the position now known as "Secretary of Defense" -- it should go back to being "Secretary of War".

    Language is powerful, obviously -- and a healthy dose of realism about that job would be refreshing! It might even serve as a way to rein in some of the war-like impulses of people like Cheney and his cabal of neo-cons.

    The idea of having a "Secretary of Peace" has also been floated for many years, but would serve as nothing more than a punching bag for right-wing blowhards who would say, "We already have that; he's the U.N. Secretary-General".

    How about it? Any "Secretary of War" might be a little less inclined to START a war, don't you think?

    -- RichEmery
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    Friday, November 10, 2006 10:11 AM
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