The Power of Positive Thinking. Anyone want to join me?

[Pacifist Patriot]

Yesterday I got a bit down in the dumps...and that was before Edwards dropped out. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4285358 for the morbidly curious.

So this morning I resolved to think more positively or I was going to throw something. Possibly a small child. Which as we all know is not exactly a progressive thing to do.

Pitt's thread on Edwards for AG got me thinking about how to assemble a Democratic Dream Team. So assuming we have a Democrat elected to the Presidency in November, let's see what we can do to put together the most kick ass cabinet (with maybe a few bonus positions thrown in).

Despite our almost pathological detestation of rules, I feel compelled to present a few.

Rule 1: No speculating who the President is.
Rule 2: Nominee must be a Democrat (and a living one at that).
Rule 3: No buzz crushes insisting McCain will be President.
Rule 4: If you think this is stupid just ignore the thread rather than piss on my cornflakes.
Rule 5: Please take it moderately seriously. I would love to learn more about Democrats out there that I may have never heard of. I'm sure there are Governors, Reps, Senators, Lawyers, Activists, etc. who would be perfects fits that I have never encountered before. I'd like to broaden my horizons.

Thanks!

VICE PRESIDENT
WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

ATTORNEY GENERAL
SECRETARY OF STATE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
SECRETARY OF LABOR
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
SECRETARY OF ENERGY
SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I'd like to see Kucinich have a cabinet post

He has great ideas, especially on health care and jobs. So a post involving either would be great.
Al Gore should have a cabinet post as well. Wes Clark should be involved with international policy in some way or another, as should Gov. Richardson. What should NOT be allowed to happen is allowing corporate lobbyists to have ANY influence over legislation or appointments--but I'm not holding my breath.

[Pacifist Patriot]

3. Great minds think alike. I included all of those men....on reflection I removed Gore.

Love the man, but I decided he didn't need to be on the Dream Team. More valuable elsewhere.

[Pacifist Patriot]

2. A Few Nominations to Consider

VICE PRESIDENT Joe Biden
WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Barbara Lee
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY: Eliminate
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

ATTORNEY GENERAL John Edwards
SECRETARY OF STATE: Bill Richardson
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE: Change name to Department of Peacemaking
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR: Daniel Akaka
SECRETARY OF LABOR: Dennis Kucinich
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE: Xavier Becerra
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
SECRETARY OF ENERGY: Maria Cantwell
SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Louise Slaughter
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY Eliminate
SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS Wes Clark
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Add SECRETARY OF ELECTION INTEGRITY: Barbara Boxer

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE Justice Peggy A. Quince

I'd love to be able to nominate a Florida Democrat....but I can't think of any!.. On edit: never mind!

[Angela Shelley]

4. I´m thinking positively with you, Pacifist Patriot

:-)

[Pacifist Patriot]

5. Thanks. I was hoping more people would want to play.

I'm having fun looking up people I'd never really encountered before and learning more about them.

[Angela Shelley]

6. OK, I´m in, here´s round 1: ... Rachel Maddow

She has to be on the dream team, which position?

[Pacifist Patriot]

7. Thanks, I just looked her up. I have to admit I don't think I've heard the name before.

How awful is that? I love her comment about dressing like a first grader. :) Good question, where would she go?

[Angela Shelley]

8. Since you have over 1000 posts and never heard of her before,

I have to ask: Which planet do you live on?

[Pacifist Patriot]

10. The planet of...

three small kids, homeschooling two, one graduate program, a part-time minister with a wedding business on the side. Can't tell you the last time I listened to a radio. The only reason I'm here today is because I'm deligently avoiding writing a term paper.

[Angela Shelley]

9. Round 2: Angela Shelley for Department of Peacemaking

[TexasObserver]

11. We've got to ... AC-cen-tu-ate the positive ...

E-lim-i-nate the negative ....

hmmm

That might make a catchy tune.

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