One of the key responsibilities of any leader is defining reality.  All day long, people urge attention on this or that.  They describe dire circumstances and want to know what you intend to do.  A good leader doesn't just react.  A good leader senses those things that are important and real and not only reacts to them but defines them so that they can be properly addressed.

I was disappointed by Newt Gingrich's appearance alongside Nancy Pelosi in a Global Warming promo.  I was more disappointed by his explanation:

"There is an important debate going on right now over the right energy policy, the right environmental policy, and making sure we do the right things for our future and the future of our children and grandchildren. Conservatives are missing from this debate, and I think that’s a mistake. When it comes to preserving our environment for future generations, we can’t have a slogan of 'Just yell no!'"

Last time I checked, part of a debate was disagreement.

Thanks, Hot Air.