I have been getting thousands of emails asking why I haven't had a blog in so long. Many important people are devasted by the lack of posting on Cognitive Coniglio. Okay, full disclosure not true. I have had a few ask what has been going on and the honest answer is I think a blog is alot like a New Years resolution. You start off great but before you know it your commitment falls or you make an excuse as to why today isn't a convenient day to do this. I have been very busy but my goal is to get back to a more consistent post. With all the amazing things happening in the world today - elections, failing banks, etc. I think now is a good time to get back to giving my thoughts.
So those of you who still check to see if I have a new post, please leave a comment that you know I am back and expect to see unique commentaries and common sense thoughts.
Two quick questions/thoughts as I close:
1) Is it possible that someone can get a $120 million package as you leave a bankrupt company?
2) How much experience do you need to be President of the United States?
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How much experience do you need to be President of the United States?
That is a very good question and who knows if anyone has enough experience until they are put to the test. Let’s look at some past US Presidents’ and their prior experience:
George Washington: Was a soldier, surveyor and Virginian gentleman to becoming a delegate for the Second Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia in May 1775, was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. On July 3, 1775, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, he took command of his ill-trained troops and embarked upon a war that was to last six grueling years.
Andrew Jackson: He was elected to the US Senate for Tennessee and resigned a year later. He became a State Supreme Court Judge, a General and a Military Governor over Florida.
Abraham Lincoln: Spent 8 years in Illinois legislature. He served only one 2 year term in Congress prior to becoming President.
Ulysses S. Grant had no political experience when he became President at 46 years old. He was also the youngest US President up until that time.
Chester Arthur was a Collector for the Ports of New York. He was removed from that position by President Hayes when Hayes was attempting to reform the custom house of the spoils system. Arthur elected vice president for less than a year prior to becoming President after President Garfield was assassinated.
Woodrow Wilson was a Political Science Professor. He became President of Princeton University. He was elected Governor of New Jersey and served less than one term as Governor before becoming President of the United States.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: He was Supreme Commander over Allied forces during World War II. He became President of Columbia University (1948-1950). Took leave from Columbia University to serve as Supreme Commander of NATO forces (1951) and decided to run for President in 1952.
As your sister-in-law, I was amazed to find your blog when looking for your address. How do you leave a bankrupt company with 120 mil in your pocket...it's called capitalism run amuk! Peace, your Socialist sister-in-law, Jill
Thanks for the feedback Jill. I wasn't sure which sister in law it was when you said socialist!
Capitialism run properly does not allow for shadey CEO's. Socialism is not the answer!
Anonymous,
So based on your past experience of Presidents does the current crop of candidates have enough? The times are much different today then when Andrew Jackson was running.
mjc
I would say Yes to both the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidiates (Rep & Dem, I would even say yes to the Libertarians too). Yes, things are different today but the size and the support within the executive branch of government is much larger. The secret today is for the president to have a strong support staff and cabinet.
There is no pure form of capitalism or socialism. But of the two, capitalism has a better ability to improve and re-invent itself. So I too would stay with capitalism.
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