Notes from the Field
Thus begins another record of a day of In-School Discipline. I’m covering this at least once a week between now and the Holiday break in December. I find it’s a great opportunity to catch up on bills and other mail, reading that I’ve been neglecting, and various other tasks I usually don’t make time to do.
I hadn't intended to start blogging this early but the quick announcement of Condoleezza Rice's appointment to succeed Colin Powell at the Department of State disturbs me a bit. Not that I don't think she can handle the job – by all accounts she's brilliant, diligent, and extremely knowledgeable on foreign affairs. What bothers me is that she's likely to be too much of a team player. Mr. Powell served as a moderating influence and an alternative voice in an administration that was overwhelmingly right-wing. Ms. Rice was part of this group and her inclusion at State will increase the tunnel vision that characterizes the administration. The last thing that a lame duck president needs is a cadre of so-called "yes men." Rather it needs the flexibility to work with the diverse elements in other parts of the government otherwise it’s not likely to accomplish anything of value.
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