Category Archives: Election2008

Can You Hear Me – Which Party values Triple Loop Learning?

Posted on November 10, 2008 by jbordeaux

The exploitation of social media by the Obama campaign has reverberations across generations.  Two Republican Congressmen (Pence, Cantor) remarked on the phenomena on the Sunday following the 4 Nov election.  Paraphrasing: We must use this media to reach out to … Continue reading →

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Obama's "Civilian National Security Force?"

Posted on November 2, 2008 by jbordeaux

The weekend blogs are abuzz over the reference to a civilian national security force mentioned by Obama this week. Godwin’s Law was invoked quickly, and the dire notion that Obama was seeking to mobilize a civilian corps that will bankrupt … Continue reading →

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The Diminution of General Powell

Posted on October 20, 2008 by jbordeaux

Colin Powell, U.S. Army General (Ret), former Secretary of State, the man behind the eponymous Powell Doctrine… …is black. And today, that’s all that matters to Rush Limbaugh and some backers of McCain.  According to Politico, Limbaugh said: “‘Secretary Powell … Continue reading →

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Why are you Supporting Obama, Uncle John?

Posted on September 27, 2008 by jbordeaux

My niece asked me this last night.  My short answer was:  I have grandchildren.  She asked for the long answer, and here’s what I told her. 1) My work on national security reform this year has convinced me that significant … Continue reading →

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