Many populists and those on the left fear or despise corporate
America. But some of its methods and values are what is required to
rescue the U.S. government.
Our beleaguered Congress and White House desperately need help in governance. It is especially embarrassing for those wanting Big Government — resentful of private enterprise and anyone in the 1% — to ask for guidance from capitalists. But with the ferocity of this shutdown and the potential consequences of a debt default later this month, it is obvious that governing is too serious to be left to the government. Our nation should see what corporate America — the private sector — can do in these trying times.
Like the Department of the Treasury that bailed out some of America’s banks during the meltdown of 2008, similarly the private sector should ride to the rescue of the government. While it would be unlawful to actually seize the government, even to save it from devouring itself on prime time, a group of respected CEOs could educate our lawmakers and president about how good governance and management are conducted in the real world — where there is strategic planning, dignified debate, and accountability. For several years, we have seen teachable moments: the didactic White House and Congressional leaders have lectured us on proper conduct and values. Now is the time for them to be good listeners.
http://spectator.org/archives/2013/10/08/corporate-america-should-rescu
Our beleaguered Congress and White House desperately need help in governance. It is especially embarrassing for those wanting Big Government — resentful of private enterprise and anyone in the 1% — to ask for guidance from capitalists. But with the ferocity of this shutdown and the potential consequences of a debt default later this month, it is obvious that governing is too serious to be left to the government. Our nation should see what corporate America — the private sector — can do in these trying times.
Like the Department of the Treasury that bailed out some of America’s banks during the meltdown of 2008, similarly the private sector should ride to the rescue of the government. While it would be unlawful to actually seize the government, even to save it from devouring itself on prime time, a group of respected CEOs could educate our lawmakers and president about how good governance and management are conducted in the real world — where there is strategic planning, dignified debate, and accountability. For several years, we have seen teachable moments: the didactic White House and Congressional leaders have lectured us on proper conduct and values. Now is the time for them to be good listeners.
http://spectator.org/archives/2013/10/08/corporate-america-should-rescu
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