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 dmendyk
11/9/2016 6:42:05 PM User Rank Platinum 
Transformed
The President-elect has already started the transformation process, by using The Twitter to change both the tenor and the nature of constituency engagement. As for the boring policy stuff, there will be plenty of eager minions to work on that.
 DHagar
11/9/2016 8:41:24 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk - indeed he has mastered Twitter. My concern is that is the extent of his knowledge of technology.
Even last week he was questioning whether software could review all the FBI emails to determine if they were duplicates in one week's time. I think he will have an industrial awareness (ie cyber security) - I like the suggestion that he turn to Putin - maybe he will be in the cabinet? But the nuances and transformation of our society with digital and IoT I believe are not his strong skills. He is still promoting bringing back manufacturing to create jobs - I think he is missing the impact of technology. dmendyk
11/10/2016 9:42:47 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
I would say that the President-elect's grasp of technology is about on a par with others in his age and social group. I wouldn't hold that against him. And, in fact, if he finds this of zero interest, then there's a better chance that this is one of the things that gets delegated to someone who has some depth of knowledge. As for the promise of bringing back manufacturing, he may as well promise nothing but sunny weekends for his four-year run. Besides, there will be plenty of jobs available building walls and such.
DHagar
11/10/2016 5:45:05 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk - let's hope - that is a positive thought certainly - although he "knows more about everything than everyone!"
Agreed about manufacturing - let's see what this channel produces - at least there is a lot of infrastructure building to be done - so it may cover his presidency. dmendyk
11/10/2016 5:55:44 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
The physical infrastructure issue is another huge (there's that word again) question. Most of these projects are funded at the state or local level, and those governments can barely afford to deliver basic services, let alone fund new initiatives (unless of course we're talking about massive sports venues that mainly benefit wealthy owners). The chances that the new Congress would authorize any significant public works spending are about as great as my chances of becoming the next Attorney General. So other than the purported Giant Wall, we'll see where that goes (and no one will be surprised if the Giant Wall turns out to be a cyclone fence with some barbed wire for decoration).
DHagar
11/10/2016 6:00:26 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk - I love the "cyclone fence" - that is priceless!
You are absolutely correct - there has to be money some where - although he is used to spending and then claiming bankruptcy (let's hope that is not the model he has for us). But the small matter of the growing national debt does have to be taken into account on the federal level and you are right about local and state governments. dmendyk
11/10/2016 6:06:14 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
The federal debt will soar to dizzying heights. It will have to with all the tax-cutting that will take place, even if spending doesn't accelerate. The appetite for US debt will diminish greatly. The Fed is going to be an important firewall. Let's hope it turns out to be stronger than the Clinton firewalls.
DHagar
11/10/2016 6:11:53 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk - there you go! I think the Fed will dig in and truly function independently - thank goodness - and no hacked emails!
 mhhf1ve
11/11/2016 9:30:14 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
> "The federal debt will soar to dizzying heights."
I don't think Congress is THAT dumb.. Taxes will be cut for some.. and raised for others, so that it's revenue neutral for the govt. We just don't know who's going to get hit with the big bill yet. And Trump is supposed to be a great businessman... how could he allow the fed debt to soar? Trump may try to impose tariffs to make up for tax cuts? I'm not convinced how that will work out in the long run, though.... dmendyk
11/12/2016 10:53:37 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
If we go by what has been said -- which is no guarantee of anything, but it's all we have -- the President-elect is on record as saying he "loves debt." And what we know about his businesses confirms that affection. Add in the fact that the party in power has a long track record of cutting taxes first and sweating the details later (see what happened to the national debt in the Reagan years, for instance), and it's not hard to see a massive deficit piling up over the next four years. And don't forget the stated intention of bolstering military spending, rounding up millions of bad hombres, building big, beautiful walls, and other such programs. So it's more than reasonable to expect a huge spike in the deficit. Your assumption about the collective intelligence of Congress is admirable, but the evidence doesn't support it.
mhhf1ve
11/12/2016 11:22:04 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
If your prediction is right, and there are no checks&balances to prevent a soaring debt... We are in big trouble.
dmendyk
11/12/2016 11:30:39 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
I'm not sure if it's necessarily big trouble -- deficit spending is nothing new and is favored by the Keynesian set (ironic, since "conservatives" don't like Keynes very much). The trouble can come if reckless policy causes a big disruption in the bond markets. A generation or so ago, we were dealing with double-digit inflation rates in large part because of instability in that sector. A trade war with China -- a big buyer of US debt in the past -- won't help.
mhhf1ve
11/12/2016 2:18:16 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
Exactly. Trade wars and debt aren't a good combination. Sure, we've had deficit spending for quite some time, but how long can we keep it up AND start a trade war? Fiscal conservatives shouldn't allow this scenario to happen.
 Ariella
11/14/2016 3:24:08 PM User Rank Author
Re: Transformed
Trump claimed he plans to cut the debt in a response to a question transcribed here http://2016.presidential-candidates.org/Trump/?on=deficit-debt. But what he says and what actually happens may be not be the quite the same. When it comes to money issues, I don't know how many people believe Trump can bring more jobs here. What is of more immediate concern to them is not turning over half their paycheck to health insurance company. Most people have found themselves paying way more for health insurance in the wake of Obamacare. Even those who found their premium increases doable were still hit (as we were) with changes in their policies coverage that increased deductibles.
DHagar
11/14/2016 9:52:58 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@Ariella, true, to create jobs you have to have someone with more money - it won't come out of thin air. And to further create prosperity for the individual you need to develop the incentives to work and secure higher income opportunities, the incentives to save money and spend on consumer goods, and the ability to retain more than just paying taxes, mortgage, necessities, and healthcare premiums.
I question whether that is a part of his calculation from Trump Towers? DHagar
11/14/2016 9:48:08 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk - that is my primary concern. The desire may be there but building and/or transforming the economy to stimulate greater benefits is different than negotiating and closing a real estate deal. One is dynamic and the other is gaining an advantage. I am concerned we may now be in for strategies that win the battle but lose the war.
 mpouraryan
11/17/2016 11:46:56 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
I hope you don't mind my notingi that I reject the notion that somehow age has anything to do with transformation. I never forget Rick Pittino's admonition that the older one gets, the more open one must be to change and to transform--why this seems not to be the case is mind boggling. What can we do to change this mindset? That's a struggle I have as I work to build out my Start up, The Daily Outsider.
 Joe Stanganelli
11/10/2016 11:47:52 AM User Rank Author
Re: Transformed
@dmendyk: Someone close to me made the following apt observation just the other day: that if Twitter had been around 100 or even 200 years ago, elections back then would have been similar.
dmendyk
11/10/2016 11:52:09 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
As portrayed in the stage show (and of course the book) Hamilton, the great minds collectively known as the Founding Fathers had no problems with smearing one another. The medium of choice -- really the only medium available -- was print. And like today's social media, newspapers back then essentially were circulated only to like-minded people. So how much has really changed, and when exactly were those good old days?
 dcawrey
11/10/2016 1:23:02 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
Trump is going to need to put some really tech-savvy people in his cabinet in order to make sure the administration understands the impact of regulartory decisions.
It's going to be interesting to see how much Trump can try to help the economy. dmendyk
11/10/2016 2:01:40 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
Regulations typically have both good and bad effects, so removing them will also have both good and bad effects. The issue regarding telecom is that most of the operative regulations are at the state and local levels, which aren't reachable by the executive branch of the federal government.
DHagar
11/10/2016 5:48:29 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformed
@dcawrey - no matter what it will be "great"!
Really though, how can you have a sound economic recovery policy and programs without understanding the digital transformation. Hopefully he will follow your advice and recruit people who do have the knowledge. I note the tech stocks have not recovered since the election.  clrmoney
11/9/2016 9:13:42 PM User Rank Platinum
Changing
We'll see what the outcome of this will be hopefully it will be great in the long run.
mhhf1ve
11/9/2016 9:42:19 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
We are going to have a president that doesn't use email.. does that make us great again? He will avoid any "cyber" attacks by not using technology at all!
I guess I don't even know how a telegram works now, so I'm out of the loop, too.... dmendyk
11/10/2016 9:44:06 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Considering the role that email played in this election, that may be the wisest decision made.
Joe Stanganelli
11/10/2016 11:15:11 AM User Rank Author
Re: Changing
@mhh: He must have some email. You need email to have a Twitter account, no?
In any case, two points of information I might make out of fairness: (1) email experts ackowledge that email is inherently insecure (and, accordingly, particularly ever since the Snowden revelations, we're the fools for using it and relying upon it), and (2) other national governments -- such as Russia and Germany -- have already begun going back to typewriters for particularly sensitive documents/communications. mhhf1ve
11/10/2016 1:05:08 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Using email isn't an indication of anything-- Hillary herself is not tech savvy. That's why she has an email scandal. But I do wonder how Trump uses Twitter...
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 11:44:26 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of Email's death are highly exaggerated. We need to be aware and understand the nature of email security--and Wikileaks taught us that in a major way during the Presidential Campaign--righjt?
DHagar
11/10/2016 5:40:31 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mhhf1ve - hold on to your fax machine and your typewriter as well!
mhhf1ve
11/11/2016 9:28:30 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
> "...hold on to your fax machine and your typewriter as well!"
Too late. I've already thrown away all the fax machines I ever owned. And.. I've never actually owned a typewriter! (I've used one, but it wasn't mine....) Kids today don't know why CRT displays are so big.... mhhf1ve
11/12/2016 12:18:10 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
CRT monitors and TVs last forever.. But they also take up a lot of space (and use a lot more energy) than LCD/LED displays.
I do enjoy seeing "screen savers" on non-CRT displays that will never experience "burn in" and don't need to run a program to prevent damage..... DHagar
11/14/2016 9:44:50 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mhhf1ve, I am with you! Although we all know now how to type!
Actually, beyond CRT's, a lot of young people don't know why we are using keyboards. I think this will all evolve. In the meantime, President-elect Trump is still Tweeting! mhhf1ve
11/14/2016 10:26:37 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
> "a lot of young people don't know why we are using keyboards..."
I actually wonder with all the "customizable keyboard apps" that allow users to "type" more quickly -- if there will be some weird post-QWERTY user input interface that will be some combination of auto-correct and weird chording gestures.... Ariella
11/15/2016 8:53:55 AM User Rank Author
Re: Changing
@batye I can appreciate that. Though my fingers are smaller than average, I still wouldn't want to have constrain my typing to a small touchscreen.
Ariella
11/15/2016 10:21:23 AM User Rank Author
Re: Changing
@Batye did he take a foldable one? Or was this just his solution when working on his phone at home or in an office? I like the idea of a full keyboard but do realize it's not quite as mobile as the phone is meant to be.
DHagar
11/15/2016 2:28:45 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@Ariella, I am with you on the keyboards and natural sizing. Whatever comes down the road needs to be a more natural fit - but again that will probably be different designs for different groups.
mpouraryan
11/15/2016 8:06:06 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Maybe it is age--but the idea of the small key board is a challenge--that's why dictating by voice is such a transformational concept--I still like to type--the challenge is actually loads of fun--but the work product not so--still bummed sometimes when I post something, say to instagram :)
DHagar
11/15/2016 2:26:03 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mhhf1ve - you've got the picture! I think that is a possibility - along with voice - eye movements, etc. I think we might be in the "horse-and-buggy" stages right now.
mhhf1ve
11/15/2016 3:37:43 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
> "a possibility - along with voice - eye movements, etc."
Voice transcription needs to have some innovation breakthrough before it can be adopted widely. It sorta works okay for some things, but no one would want to give up a keyboard to try to write software with voice transcription... It's getting better, but 99% accuracy can be annoying. Also, the requirement to speak audibly wouldn't work in a cube farm, either..... mpouraryan
11/15/2016 8:08:27 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
What further transformation do you envision @mhhf1ve?
DHagar
11/15/2016 8:27:01 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mhhf1ve - agreed it needs work. I am thinking it will get further development - particularly with the use of voice with Smartphones - Siri, etc.
mpouraryan
11/15/2016 8:04:22 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
As I look forward to catching up with you all on this over the next day or so, the naming of Peter Thiel is an interesting move as he's one of the "rumored" picks for Secretary of Commerce. What is critical, at this stage, is to keep an open mind--although one thing is for sure: net neutrality is on the chopping block--and that to me should be of concern to all of us "techies".
DHagar
11/15/2016 8:36:44 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, I agree with you on this. I am certainly open to the "decisions" that are forthcoming - which will provide direction and determine what/where concerns are valid.
Great points and assessment of Peter Thiel - although he was the only Trump supporter - but he would be a strong choice. I believe my biggest concern is less the politics and more the lack of knowledge of technology and the digital transformation. There is much more involved than tweets and social media; it is an entire economic transformation that is changing where value is created. If that is not understood, we will miss opportunities. The picture is an open one so the hopeful position is it will support, along with net neutrality, and stimulate our economy through leading technology policies. mpouraryan
11/16/2016 4:45:48 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
If you are referring to Silicon valley @DHagar, possibly--but Trump has some interesting--although eclectic business luminaries supporting him who are in line for potential cabinet appointments. Without getting too political, change is not easy--but the challenge is to manage the change and transformation responsibly--and unfortunately early indications are not encouraging right now as some of the views will directly impact tech as underscored in this done by the Washington Post:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/11/16/what-an-iphone-could-cost-in-trumps-america/?wpisrc=nl_tech&wpmm=1 DHagar
11/16/2016 10:14:28 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, indeed the appointments will unveil the motivations and priorities. The current unveiling, however, is not very encouraging - it appears more haphazard and insider based, rather than assembling the best minds to address the big issues.
If this keeps up there could be "buyer's remorse" even before he takes office. We will hope that is not the case. mpouraryan
11/16/2016 10:52:23 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
In supporting the work for the sites for the Daily Outsider, released a newflash about some rather interesting potential picks (basically a Republican Team of Rivals being mentioned). Let's see how things "pan out". Transformation is never easy folks--is it?
DHagar
11/16/2016 11:00:56 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, thanks for update. No it is not easy - but it goes best if there is a strategy behind it - which ultimately is known - and is not just a series of tactics. I think this will be the proof of where we end up.
mpouraryan
11/16/2016 11:23:05 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Sure--thanks for your thoughts. One indication of leadership is who you surround yourself with. Mr. Trump is lucky as she has very capable children and a very smart and savvy son-in-law. What is critical is how he staffs his Government as such early decisions will have a profound bearing on everything. The World is Watching.
DHagar
11/17/2016 9:20:31 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, good points. As always with leadership as you say he will have the ability to shine if he puts the right people in the right places. This will be his first test. If he does that well, the execution should follow.
We all want to see him do well - as he is our President elect. mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:23:14 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Thanks for your thoughts M'aam--President Obama underscored this when he noted that when he succeeds all of us will succeed. One fascinating development is the pending meeting with Mitt Romney--I can't help but wonder whether a Republican Team of Rivals will emerge. Fascinating to be witness to history.
DHagar
11/17/2016 9:27:46 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, regarding Romney alliance. That is news and fascinating. It appears today that there may be some role in the Trump scheme of things. Very interesting to watch! The world continues to turn!
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:32:08 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
It is indeed fascinating to be witness to. The outreach is certainly interesting to be witness to--the question is whether Romney will be given the latitude to do the job as there are challenges on a multitude of fronts.
DHagar
11/17/2016 9:34:31 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, regarding Romney - I don't believe he will accept a job as a figure head - he will want real power to execute.
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:37:37 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Anyone who believes in Transformation embraces the need to empower. All the leading lights we've been witness to have grown as a result of it. I would suspect that this is in fact the reality--but time will tell.
 freehe
11/19/2016 9:06:31 PM User Rank Platinum
Transformative
The new few months will be uncertain. It is best to create a plan of action to try to minimize the effects of the new changes that will be implemented.
mpouraryan
11/20/2016 1:41:06 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
Uncertainty does not bode well--does it? But we still need to look to a future of possibilities. That's the essence of transformation. Will we have the courage though?
I also wanted to take this opportunity to wish all in the TT Community a fabulous and restful Thanksgiving as I look forward to our continued on-going dialogue..and as I leave you all with this: "Love is stronger than differences. We all live on the same planet. We walk on the same earth. We breathe the same air. No matter where I was born, no matter what color skin I have or what religion I was raised to believe in, everything and everyone is connected to this one life. I no longer choose to prejudge others, to feel either superior or inferior. I choose equality, to have warm, loving, open communication with every member of my earthly family. I am a member of the earth community. Differences of opinion are wonderful, colorful varieties of expression. Today my heart opens a little bit more as I go about creating the world I want to live in." ~ Victoria Halik  dlr5288
11/30/2016 6:53:13 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
I loved this and I agree with you. We must look ahead even in uncertain times.
mpouraryan
11/30/2016 8:11:06 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
We have been blessed in having visionary leadesr and thinkers who have shown the way. Our challenge (as exemplified by our deliberation here) is to help shape the nest phase. We should not lose sight of it despite the challenges.
dlr5288
12/31/2016 3:01:09 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
Yes I think going through challenges and how people and companies handle it show what kind of business you're dealing with.
mpouraryan
1/1/2017 3:19:50 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
As we embrace the new year, one thing I yearn for is all you realize and embrace Socrates' admonition that "..All I know is I know nothing". I note this because I did not know whether to laugh or cry as I was working at at The Daily Outsider curating some w-end tweets for the @OrdinaryFaces Twitter Handle and saw this from Mr Trump:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/01/donald-trump-lot-hacking-170101134446718.html dlr5288
1/31/2017 2:22:41 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
I love that quote and thank you for sharing with us. I think to be able to have said that quote and be able to say it now shows how humble and understanding someone can be.
mpouraryan
1/31/2017 3:29:52 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
You are too kind!!! Will our esteemed leaders understand this, though?
dlr5288
1/31/2017 4:25:10 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
In my own opinion, I'm not sure the word humble is in the president of the United States vocabulary..
mpouraryan
1/31/2017 7:49:01 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
Let's remain hopeful and optimistic as we await a new month before us--remember being hopeful is at the heart of transformation--a central theme of our deliberations here in TT :)
dlr5288
1/31/2017 8:11:39 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Transformative
True. I'm hoping for nothing but the best in all aspects. No matter who is in charge!
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 12:03:27 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
..and to further add to the uncertainity, this I reviewed on NextGov was of profound concern:
What Are President-Elect Trump's Positions on Tech and Innovation? // Frank KonkelWhile most of the real estate mogul's tech speak "has lots of implications for the private sector, it's a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech." The key word here is a "blank slate" which means that uncertainty will be the order of the day. I can't help but wonder where it all leads--and it is needless to say of profound concern especially as we're faced with profound challenges especially beyond our borders folks.  batye
11/17/2016 11:08:47 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan thank you for the link... this day it like no one sure of anything anymore... it like free for all... but at least we gonna see changes - good or bad - time will tell...
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 11:41:49 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@Bayte: Change at its' course entails being courageous--for instance, just this morning Industry Week in an article I read and subsequently tweeted out wondered whether Electric cars, will survive--the idea of continuing to "drill baby drill"...is horrendous-=-we have to think different and able to embrace the future. What I see is rather challenging--and that's putting it mildly.
batye
11/17/2016 11:51:01 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan in my books I hope change bring global Peace... this is what I hope for to see Peace Globaly...
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 11:54:52 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Part of the notion of transformation is to ultimately make sure that life emerges for the better--always--there is no other choice. If that hope was not there, we won't have the interent, the electric car (especially as I am attending Laurent Education's World Business forum) and reflect upon it all.
batye
11/17/2016 11:59:06 AM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan interesting to know... I think you learned a lot... please share it :)
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 12:02:01 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Thanks for asking. For the TT Community to check it out, here is the link:
http://global.laureate.net/Portal.aspx#!live/event/wbf2016&key=WALDEN001&stream=now mpouraryan
11/17/2016 1:19:30 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
..and to further add potential "Fuel" to the deliberations, this is also of importance as we look to an interesting transformation before us:
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 2:57:38 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
..and to finish off further this train of thought, some further potential challenges that a Trump Presidency will entail--especially as Wall Street Journal Just reported the Yuan Falling to a new low due to the internal challenges in China:
Trump: Challenges and Opportunities
News & ResearchDHagar
11/17/2016 9:32:47 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, exactly - the world's global trade is going to affect the Trump presidency and China has its own issues, as well as possibly the competing interest to be the world's leader. Either way there cannot be two No. 1's!
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:35:53 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
All ultimately serve at the pleasure of the President--As for China, yes it has its' own profound challenges as underscored by the drop in Currency and asset bubble challenges. But the key to leadership is to allow people to do their job. Let's see how it all plays out.
DHagar
11/17/2016 9:25:58 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, good analysis!
I think that is the hard part right now, the uncertainty is "spooking" everyone - it may be better or it may be worse. The unknowns create a problem for the markets and the industries - including tech. The sooner the knowns are filled in the better - one way or the other. mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:30:25 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
All need to be aware that such processes take time--on this I agree with Newt Gingrich that spoke after a meeting he had at Trump Tower. It is like anything transformative--patience is the key here--and although uncertainty is challenging--rushing into it is a problem. It is fun, in the meantime, to be reading up on the transformation.
DHagar
11/17/2016 9:38:16 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan, true - the public is fully engaged in the speculation and watching of the transformation - that is a good thing!
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:40:19 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
The key is for the public not to be misled--This is a fear that is understandable in light of the track record. Transparency and accountability is at the heart of any transformation effort--and there needs to be a commitment that at times seems lacking not withstanding the spin from the Trump camp.
mpouraryan
11/17/2016 9:45:56 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Very Gracious of you--I continue to remain concerned especially in light of the campaign rhetoric. Hopefully there is a expansive view as some of these very decisions will impact us all in the long term!!
DHagar
11/18/2016 1:00:06 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan - that is the silver lining - if we can all keep the focus on the fact that we are in the same boat and we sink or swim together - that should keep us pulling the same direction all together.
Ariella
11/15/2016 9:44:47 PM User Rank Author
Re: Changing
@mpouraryan I find it difficult to picture Thiel in a government position. But we'll see what happens.
mpouraryan
11/16/2016 4:47:23 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
As I noted in comments to @DHagar @Ariella, without getting too political here, if Trump can be elected--all bets are off. The question, again, is one of managing it responsibly. The verdict is still out--and all of us will be impacted--and that's the scary part.
 afwriter
11/9/2016 10:51:20 PM User Rank Platinum
Re: Changing
Hopefully he will bring jobs into the telco sector instead of sending them fleaing.
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