Observations
Whenever I come back to NY, weather permitting, I always start my day with a fast rollerblade around Central Park. I took this distant shot of Midtown across Lake Jacqueline (the reservoir) about 8 AM, then headed to Zabar’s for bagels and lox.
During UN week I am reminded of New York’s power - it is truly the center of the universe - Capital of the World. What other city on Earth invites everyone - even sworn enemies of the nation to come here to speak and move freely about, protected by our very own security forces? Would Hugo Chavez allow George Bush to walk around Caracas speaking with people, as Chavez was permitted to do here in NY last year?
Right now there is a coup in Bangkok, and the Prime Minister of Thailand is here - probably he will have to stay.
Miami on the other hand - is the Capital of Latin America. In general, people, governments and business people look to Miami for leadership rather than Washington or New York and wish that Miami could be in charge of foreign policy for the region.
I look forward to giving my report from the Waldorf Astoria tomorrow.
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Blaine
Exactly my thoughts as expressed in a post earlier today…. here
It is a true catch-22, as what makes us great as a nation is the same thing that makes us extremely vulnerable! I do agree, though. We are incredibly inviting, fair, open-minded, and able to overlook our differences for greater good, or at least perceived.