Richardson & Fast Track Barack - New Style in US President's Decision Making

With the withdrawal of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardon, we may well see a new style in decision making for the US Chief Executive. I would call that style Fast Track Barack.

While not acknowledging any wrongdoing, the governor clearly was under guidance to do so from the president-elect's team of advisors. Adverse consequences due to any delays in appointing someone for the position of Commerce Secretary, at a time of global economic crisis seems to have been the prevailing rationale, and it is with welcome words that the President-elect Obama still looks forward to seeing Richardson serve in the future once all current investigations have been carried out.


We hope therefore in other equally important matters, Barack Obama will be able to use this fast tracking style of executive decision making not entirely dissimilar to his immediate predecessor, although perhaps with more carefully thought of considerations.



How will Barack Obama act in the current crisis in Gaza, which likely will still be an issue when he assumes office ? Do you think he will be willing to act in a firm and resolute manner towards both the Palestinians and Israelis for the immediate cessation of violence ? We certainly hope that will be the case.



Or for that matter, will the future President be taking an effective stance on a resurgent China? Or with a defiant Russia who undermines the United States' influence whenever she finds an opportunity? We have seen the visit of Russian naval warships in the Western hemisphere as one of the latest snubs on American exclusivity in the Region. Not to mention the more than welcoming Venezuelans and their leader Hugo Chavez who have been extremely friendly with Russia for seemingly no other matter than just to spite America.


Will the next President close the chapter on Iraq's occupation in an effective and peaceful way? The rest of the world certainly would like to put faith on that thought.


When dealing with the Big Three of the Automotive industry, will the president make decisions which are not only smart but have long lasting impact thus going down in history as the saviour of the industry; or will he be forever remembered as the one who hammered the final nail into their coffins?

There are just over two weeks until Barack Obama's inauguration, and the entire world looks still favourably at the changing of guard between heavy-handed politics and this new and effective style of decision making. Despite being a lay person, I pray that Barack Obama will have the conviction in him to make the right decisions, not just the popular ones with the folks back home, which will be serving not only American interests, but to the extent possible, those of the rest of the people in this planet. After all, with his cosmopolitan roots, how can he not help being able to put himself in another person's shoes?

The risky thing is that with the whole American nation watching him, there are those within it who would gladly see him trip up at the earliest opportunity. Let's hope that he will be able to masterfully overcome those hurdles, be serving his people whilst at the same time not putting the rest of us at risk of an invasion, further economic turmoil or what ever other calamity may befall.