Daily Archives: September 7, 2005

How the “CEO politician” model is supposed to work

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Kevin Drum cites another example to bolster his thesis of George Bush as a bad CEO. As Rick Casey tells us, Houston Mayor Bill White is the gold standard for CEOs-turned-politician. It’s the unsung quality in political leadership, a pedestrian … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Help the FWPD help the NOPD

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

The following came via email from Michelle Harris, David Harris’ wife, on behalf of the Fort Worth Police Department: Officer Tom Wiederhold, one of our FWPD L.E.E.A.N coordinators, has spoken with Lt Carol Aldridge, Commander of Dist 2, New Orleans … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A brief political update

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

I’m sure I’ll get back to regular political and electoral blogging sooner or later, but for now I’ll just pass along some tidbits I’ve seen elsewhere. BOR has several items of interest: here, here, here, and here. And In the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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An introduction to South Louisianans

Posted on September 7, 2005 by Charles Kuffner

Ray in Austin continues to be a great resource for Katrina information. Here’s an introduction to the people of South Louisiana, and here’s a vow that Mardi Gras will go on. Hope and Eileen spent some time at the Austin … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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