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'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - cbelt3 - 04-01-2013
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/01/caroline-kennedy-asked-to-serve-as-ambassador-to-japan/?hpt=hp_t2
Interesting. Much of the job is about business, but the politics of US military bases and the politics of the restrictions on Japan's Self Defense Forces are becoming hotter and hotter due to China's hegemonic interests in the area. She's no idiot. But will she get the respect in Japan ?
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - Gutenberg - 04-01-2013
It's a bad idea to assume that the fourth generation of Kennedys is cruising along on the third generation's accomplishments. The Boomer Kennedys are, mostly, a very accomplished lot. I am sure that Caroline Kennedy would love to have the Japanese underestimate her, because it will allow her to get more done. She did not get that J.D. from a gumball machine, she got it from Columbia University. She is damned good. And anyone who can sort out the tangled affairs of American Ballet Theatre can manage diplomatic affairs in Japan. Believe me.
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - cbelt3 - 04-01-2013
Gute-
Ah... I'm pretty sure I noted that 'she's no idiot'. And yes... dealing with Prima Donnas is WAY harder than dealing with heads of state.
I've dealt with PhD's... woof. Can't imagine a Ballet Troupe. Heck, in Russia, they melt you with acid or dance on your grave !
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - Gutenberg - 04-01-2013
Then why call her "Princess?" That's a pretty demeaning moniker given the circumstances.
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - cbelt3 - 04-01-2013
Well, the title was provided by Life Magazine back in the day. She is considered 'American Royalty' in many nations. Japan has a bit of a love affair with their Emperor and it may help as well.
I'll freely admit I was trying to come up with a subject that would attract attention. I personally have nothing but respect for the lady.
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - Gutenberg - 04-01-2013
The title was provided by Life Magazine in 1961 or thereabouts, when Caroline Kennedy was 4. Do you still call George W Bush Lip? Or Rick Santorum Rooster? Do you still call him Peaches Petraeus? After a certain amount of time, certainly fewer than 50 years, childhood nicknames no longer apply.
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - hal - 04-02-2013
The Kennedy have been called royals all my life - what's the big deal?
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - Gutenberg - 04-02-2013
"Princess" when applied to an American is nearly always pejorative, that's the big deal.
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - OWC Jamie - 04-02-2013
Apparently demeaning monikers are suddenly morally reprehensible
don't worry they'll be de rigueur in a very short convenient moment given a proper hypocritical application
She's been the Camelot Princess in all forms of press since November 27, 1957
Re: 'Princess' Caroline Kennedy to be the next ambassador to Japan ? - $tevie - 04-02-2013
I think I will start calling Rick Santorum "Rooster", that's a great nickname for that little schmeckel.