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[ambitious_wench]

Who remembers Walter Cronkite?

Here is a man who is, in my opinion, a national treasure.  His rich voice was the sound of reason to my child-ears, and my mother, a staunch Republican, adored him.  Cronkite was called "the most trusted man in America" for many years--and it's a measure of the truth of that statement that no one ever questioned just who was saying it.  To this day, when I hear him described thus, I simply nod my head, agreeing.  I trusted him implicitely.  I long for his presentation of worl events, because I trust his objectivity.  It would be very easy for me to trust him as a leader.  I'm not sure that would be a good thing, because simple objectivity isn't always what makes a good leader. 

However, I am considering writing to the Kerry Campaign and suggesting that Mr. Kerry approach "Uncle Walter" to be an advisor, and make it known that he is going to be on staff. 

Comments

[malada.livejournal.com]

I remember Walter. He had Presence. He was on the ground reporting in World War II. He was The Voice, The Face and sometimes our Conscience.

-m

[romeoblack.livejournal.com]

Growing up at Dad's house I always listened to the voice of Tom Brokaw so I am not that familiar with Walter Kronkite