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Tag Archives: President Obama
Mr. President – Our Home is Your Home
I guess NBC yesterday invited President Obama to Tuesday’s Capitals Game 7 against the New York Rangers.
Our President always has a standing invitation to attend any game he so desires.
See this Washington Times article on the matter. Click here. If anyone is listening at the White House in the scheduling office, come on out and enjoy NHL hockey and see Washington DC at its best Rocking the Red. Thank you Mr. President and Go Caps!
I was Tongue-Tied
So I met the President today after his speech at Georgetown University. He spoke about our economy and about his plans for a new mission and recovery and turnaround. He was eloquent, charismatic and on top of his game. He spoke about education, health care, green tech and Wall Street and Main Street. The speech was really meaty as well as inspirational.
He was introduced to me and my wife. We shook hands and all I could say was, “Mr. President - we would love to host you at a playoff game this week. The Caps play on Wednesday and Saturday at Verizon Center.”
President Obama to Speak at Georgetown University on Tuesday
Our President will be making a major speech on the economy on Tuesday morning and has chosen Gaston Hall at Georgetown University to deliver it.
As a member of the board of directors of the University, I have been invited to attend the speech and meet the President which will be a true honor.
I will be reporting on the speech on my blog; on Facebook; and on Twitter too. Stay tuned.
A Fun Night – A Good Win
Last night was a fun night at Verizon Center.
Our President was in attendance and the Wizards performed well to beat his hometown Chicago Bulls.
I thought the fans were all respectful and gracious. It was great to see the President out amongst the fans too.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Pollin for hosting the President in their box as well. It was a good game and a night of memories.
Mr. President – What are You Waiting for?
We need action on this matter of national importance. (See bottom of transcript.)
Consider this an open invitation to see Washington working at its finest. Where citizens are working hand in hand with leadership. A true economic plan that has gelled. A place where change has come!
Come on out to a Capitals game. You deserve to have some fun and to see a winner in Washington!
Ain’t as Easy as It Looks
When someone is running against an incumbent - in politics or in business - it is always easy to critique and to say, “That is wrong. Here is how it should be done.” If you say it with enough conviction, people will believe you too.
Shadow boxing and saying “I can do better” is a good way to get elected or sometimes to get the new job or promotion.
But the day to day reality of leading and managing an enterprise comes with a series of tough decisions and life is complicated and full of surprises. Sometimes things don’t work out with no fault of your own.
Our new President had a tough day. Two key folks that he supported withdrew their nominations. Add these nominations to Bill Richardson at Commerce. Ouch.
Three bad choices for key management positions, you just know someone is keeping notes and tabs on the other side and will use this information the same way our new President would have done with this info against the incumbent.
The circle of life will continue.
Same old same old.
Blame. Recrimination. Gotcha.
A New White House Website
The new administration has its act together. The new site went live at noon and it is a really welcome change from the old Web 1.0 style website style of the Bush Administration. It has an open, clean feel and is easy to navigate. It is well done. Check it out.
Living in DC these past few days was like living in downtown Manhattan on New Year’s Eve. It has been festive; fun; inconvenient; crowded; dirty; and crazy. It was a once in a lifetime experience. My son said, ”Dad, DC is the greatest city in the world.” I always agree with my family when they say something simple and profound.
Now the City and Feds have to clean the place up; reopen the roads; tone down the security look and feel; and help us all go back to work and to getting on with our lives.
Change is here. Great! Now let us stop the talk and do the work.