2016 Postmortem
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Over the last several years, our country has found itself having a national conversation about basic issues of equlaity -- such as income inequality (Occupy Wall Street, the Sanders campaign), and what it really means to be African American in this country, especially with respect to the law (Black Lives Matter), and now, what is the reality of being a woman and continually plagued with misogyny and worse, sexual assault. These dialogues are wrenching yet productive, and move the ball forward...but how far?
A friend of mine thinks there is a role for Bill Clinton on the second issue, the whole Black Lives Matter/law enforcement divide. Could Hillary not put Bill in charge of leading and organizing that dialogue, and ultimately recommending actionable outcomes? Sort of like Biden's cancer Moon Shot? Who better than Bill, 'America's First Black President" to listen, and explain, and prompt productive action?
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)If we are to listen generously to the Trump supporters, we have to take their economic concerns seriously. This means a concerted focus on improving rural economies and preparing them for the 21st century. Obama actually tried to do this with energy initiatives and his initial stimulus programs, but the R Congress slammed that door shut after 2010.
Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)Think one of his biographers mentioned recently. Also he is good in Diplomacy.
tgards79
(1,415 posts)Bill Clinton is perfect for the race relations discussion.