September 10, 2008

I would vote for me.

If I were president (hypothetically of our country but also perhaps of a large organization that garnered public interest), I would try a bit of personal public communication to raise support and connect with my populace. Citizens would be encouraged to either email or mail questions to a trustworthy individual volunteering a few hours a week for just such a purpose. The individual (let's call him Max) would screen the questions and present me with a variety each week. I would allow myself five minutes to answer a lighthearted question and fifteen to answer ones with greater import. Max would, of course, have impecable taste and chose a range representing humor and whimsy as well as more pressing issues. My responses (proofread by Max and screened by the head of my press committee) would be available via website and would also be distributed to national news agencies. Hopefully this would prove endearing, insightful, and encouraging, much like Roosevelt's famed fireside talks.

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