Bill Clinton's Library...
Today is the opening of Bill Clinton's Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. The building itself looks pretty impressive and has already won several awards for architecture. The opening of Clinton's library makes me think of a couple of things. First, if there was no 22nd Amendment, Clinton would have beaten George W. Bush for a 3rd term easily, Lewinsky trouble and all. He was really that good as a politician and policymaker. On the bright side, that Amendment also prevents Bush/Cheney in 2008. Second, a lot has happened the last 4 years. Four years isn't a long time, but it seems a lot longer since we've actually had peace, prosperity, and hope for the future. I suppose smart government is something that's easy to forget when you haven't had it for a while.
Last, and most interesting to me, is that Bush also gets a Presidential library in the future and I wonder how that one will be in comparison. Clinton has a lot of materials in his and I wonder if there will be a similar amount for Bush. The Bush administration has been pretty secretive and probably doesn't produce much of a paper trail, except for stuff like torture memos and leaked names of CIA operatives. Also, I read that Clinton has an exact replica of his Oval Office in the library, which is even accurate to the books on the shelves. In particular, I wonder what types of books are on the real Oval Office shelves right now. Supposedly, Clinton is amazing at compartmentalizing information and reads somthing like 5 or 6 challenging books at any given time. I'll let you speculate on how much Bush reads and what level he likes to read at.
Anyways, I hope the opening goes well and that the Clinton library doesn't get burned down by red, drunken hillbillies before I get the chance to visit it in person. =)
P.S. - Here's hoping that Elizabeth Edwards gets better. Breast cancer is a serious matter that already affects too many women. I always liked Mrs. Edwards b/c she has this nice motherly persona and seemed like someone who'd be cool to hang with. Also, she has 2 small kids who, like all children, deserve the chance to know both their parents.
Last, and most interesting to me, is that Bush also gets a Presidential library in the future and I wonder how that one will be in comparison. Clinton has a lot of materials in his and I wonder if there will be a similar amount for Bush. The Bush administration has been pretty secretive and probably doesn't produce much of a paper trail, except for stuff like torture memos and leaked names of CIA operatives. Also, I read that Clinton has an exact replica of his Oval Office in the library, which is even accurate to the books on the shelves. In particular, I wonder what types of books are on the real Oval Office shelves right now. Supposedly, Clinton is amazing at compartmentalizing information and reads somthing like 5 or 6 challenging books at any given time. I'll let you speculate on how much Bush reads and what level he likes to read at.
Anyways, I hope the opening goes well and that the Clinton library doesn't get burned down by red, drunken hillbillies before I get the chance to visit it in person. =)
P.S. - Here's hoping that Elizabeth Edwards gets better. Breast cancer is a serious matter that already affects too many women. I always liked Mrs. Edwards b/c she has this nice motherly persona and seemed like someone who'd be cool to hang with. Also, she has 2 small kids who, like all children, deserve the chance to know both their parents.
posted by Jeff at 11/18/2004 02:50:00 AM
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