Thread: Lou Dobbs From the Heart

Lou Dobbs is an honorable man. He is also a businessman and an entertainer (to some degree). His number one strength lies in his journalism and ability to convey an effective opinion based on facts and experience. He possesses a high degree of intelligence, charisma, and knows how to play to an audience (again, the entertainer aspect).

There are many who would love to see Mr. Dobbs as President of the USA, or at the very least a U.S. Senator. While he could be successful in those endeavors, we have yet to see what he would do as a politician. Would he carry his beliefs into the realm of politics, or become a man of compromise? That is the $64,000 question.

Personally, I’d like to see Mr. Dobbs run for mayor of a smaller city or town (less than 100,000 people), or perhaps county executive of a smaller population county. At most, I’d like to see him run for Congress (in the House of Representatives, not as a Senator). I say this because I want to see how he responds to having a pool of constituents, who will hold him accountable for his actions. Does he really walk the talk? If he can pass the test on a smaller stage, he may then be ready for prime time.

Even if he doesn’t run for an elected office, his number one strength lies in his journalism, and the ability to reach potentially millions of people with his informed opinions. Let’s wait and see what he does over the next few weeks and months, before passing any sort of judgment. He’s done so much for us...what is that old expression, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stoneâ€

Thank you for your thoughts in regards to Lou Dobbs and for the following comments.

Ostrich wrote

Finally, I believe that we need heroes, but remember that your ultimate heroes should be the people who are most special to you…your mom, dad, sisters, brothers, husband, wife, grandparents, best friends…those who will be by your side, even when everyone else is against you. Do not fall into the trap of worshipping media figures, athletes, rock stars, or presidents. Admire, but do not view them as heroes. Remember, they don’t know you personally. But your family and friends do, and actually care intimately about you.

Happy Thanksgiving Ostrich to you and your loved ones.

Psalm 139:14

He should gather his staff and crew, go to Fox News and resume his program.

At most, I’d like to see him run for Congress (in the House of Representatives, not as a Senator). I say this because I want to see how he responds to having a pool of constituents, who will hold him accountable for his actions.

Good question, Ostrich. I'm trying to imagine how Lou would react to constituents or groups who wished to approach him for discussion. I have a feeling he'd do exactly what the other disconnnected politicians do. Close the door on us, invite supporters to election fund raisers, and send out press releases or have his staff act as barriers. The personal approach would probably be dissolved.