Should Obama Talk About Michael Jackson?
By Roland Laird06/26/2009
Given the sudden tragic death of Michael Jackson, I'm wondering if it is appropriate for President Obama to issue an official extended statement. I wouldn't pose such a question of a George W. Bush or even Bill Clinton, but it seems to me that the President's personal narrative may in fact call for such a statement. In fact in today's online Guardian, Joseph Harker draws parallels between Jackson and Obama. Some might call this comparison trite, but I certainly would not.
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Obama's Anemic Approach to Foreign Policy
By Philip Mella06/09/2009
Our understanding of leadership inevitably takes us down the road which intersects with character, principles, and values. Each American president had a public persona and agenda that reflected some mix of these vital elements, each of which differed in degrees that distinguished their presidencies, as well as highlighted their triumphs and failures.
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