Dear Mr. President-elect,
First of all let me congratulate you on your victory and the example you set as someone who has truly experienced the American dream. May your historic election be a beacon to a diversity of minds who may now aspire to lead our nation. As one of the over 57 million who voted against you, I can tell you that we respect the presidency and your victory. You will be president of all of us.
On January 20th the torch will pass not only from one party to another, but from one generation to another. Your success will determine what our generation has learned from those that came before us. Unlike the baby-boomers, we aren't a rebellious generation. We are more entrepreneurial. We are the Internet generation. A generation that learned a whole new way of communication. Keep that spirit of new thinking and our open highway of communication open. The supposed "Fairness Doctrine" that is continually put forward by your colleagues will only drive a new, more private way of communicating into the mainstream. Remember that business is driven by the want of the consumer, not the need to sell by the manufacturer. The auto industry should be testament to this. So keep our airwaves free of government intervention. You will win more hearts and minds this way.
As you choose your cabinet, be careful not to simply swing the pendulum back to the last Democrat administration. Bring in more bright young minds who have proven themselves in other aspects of our nation's industries. Resist the temptation to give positions of power as a payback for support. Jennifer Granholm brings very little support for your economic policies to come. Her track record as governor is abysmal. The message she sends about your new administration is one of constantly blaming the predecessor for the failures of the incumbent. It also shows what can happen when someone makes a very rapid rise to power. "The Peter Principle" is the perfect way to describe the Granholm administration. You could easily fall into this trap. Dump her and others like her when you are sworn in.
More substance please. Your vague rhetoric was fine on the campaign trail but when it comes to building consumer confidence and "Hope", it is just an empty vessel. Be frank and give details. This will show direction and leadership. We may not always agree with where you are taking us, but at least we will know you are taking us somewhere.
Finally, bring a style to the White House that is purely that of you and your family. Be yourselves. We have learned that America wants people that they can identify with. Not Kennedy clones. Leave the past in the past and set a fresh tone. Lead from your heart, not from your next campaign or for party expectations. Do what is right and not what is popular. The World depends on us for it.
Good Luck and GOD BLESS you as you prepare to assume the awesome responsibility that is the mantel of the presidency.
Joe 6pack
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