Posted on 11/19/2011 11:07:26 AM PST by jmaroneps37
Looking back at American history, Herman Cain has a lot in common with George Washington. Washington never really wanted, nor actively sought out the top military leadership role in our fight and war for independence from Great Britain.
He was, like all of us a flawed man, to a degree, with many mistakes, shortcomings and failings in both his personal and military life. Brash actions in conflicts, a French diplomat killed while on diplomatic mission, witnessing the death of his sixteen year old step daughter in his arms, all served to mold and form Washington into the future great leader he became.
Upon receiving the top command, he continued to be haunted by this trail of stumbles throughout the campaigns and battles of Revolutionary War. But……little by little, bit by bit, miscue after miscue, mistake after mistake, Mr. Washington through experience and leadership, developed into, both a mature and wise leader of, first the Continental army, and later the nation itself.
And…..as a leader who often sought the advice of others, he wisely heeded the counsel of his French allies to engage the British army at Yorktown, Virginia, rather then New York, where he had previously been beaten badly by the British enemy…
And yes, like all great men and women, he effectively learned to choose a team of subordinates that were able and vastly capable of supporting him, in battle, in administration and wise counsel…
Such a man was George Washington, the man, the war leader, the first President …..of America. And as the work in progress continues and America has an opportunity to bring a man to the fore that will forge us all into one nation with equality, freedom and liberty for all citizens.
Such a man is Herman Cain.
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Cain claims he created jobs.
During his tenure as CEO of Godfathers he eliminated several thousand jobs.
Good grief. What is this, St. Sarah’s greatest hits ?
If you believe Herman Cain is on par with George Washington, then your level of ignorance is stunning. You have your head so far up his @ss yu can’t see daylight Even Ronald Reagan was no George Washington.
You haven’t read Sacred Fire. Otherwise you wouldn’t attribute Washington’s character or circumstance with Herman Cain’s. It’s just absurdly preposterous.
There is nothing wrong with Cain and Palin and they have their rolls in the conservative movement but your idol worship is sickening.
Actually take your own advice. Seriously your total ignorance of Washington is inexcusable
Hahahahaha...yeah...that whole founding thing was WAYYYYYYYY overrated compared to running a Pizza company. What a dope.
Impossible. Glen Beck has already said that Rick Santorum is the second coming of George Washington. Can't have two.
Making stupid comments on a topic you clearly know nothing about is bad enough, arrogantly refusing to learn anything so you can mindlessly cling to your emotion based ignorance merely compounds the error.
One note Johnnie is not a conservative, just some DNC hack.
Making stupid comments on a topic you clearly know nothing about is bad enough, arrogantly refusing to learn anything so you can mindlessly cling to your emotion based ignorance merely compounds the error.
No. It’s a 100 times worse than any Sarah Palin worship thread. (And I adore her!) This is akin to the “Obama is the Messiah” stuff. He’s going to heal the planet and stem the rising of the seas!
Hey look, MN Johnnie cakes has learned to cut and paste!
Tomorrow, he will italicize something for us.
His mom is VERY proud.
” so you can mindlessly cling to your emotion based ignorance merely compounds the error.”
I was bitterly clinging...but your humble opinions are well taken. I shall print them and wrap the fish.
Well, I did see some nutbar compare Cain to Moses ...
got that right.
There’s none on either party today who could be GW’s horseman.
The depth of President Washington’s character was shown when he stepped down as POTUS when he could have been king for life. The American people adored him. Herman Cain will never come close to George Washington ... ever ... in 10 life times.
If you don't like having your arrogant stupidity pointed out, quit acting stupidly
Washington was no chucklehead.
If you don't like having your arrogant stupidity pointed out, quit acting stupidly
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