Mr. President,
This is not the first time I am writing to you, however, this time I advise you to really pay attention, because the recent flop with the American Health Care Act must not be repeated, lest your reputation as a clever man will be lost forever. You made the mistake to trust Ryan too much; you gave him too much credit for intelligence, which he evidently has not. Before one launches boat, one must always make sure there is plenty of water over the rocks; he did not. The handling of the AHCA, by him, demonstrates to me that the Peter Principle has caught up with him; he is in a position, which is way over his head, as big as it might be.
Before you lunch the boat called ‘Tax Reform’, you had better make sure yourself that the rocks have plenty of water over them and some. I suggest you collect written pledges from every GOP house member; less than 100 % positive response is not acceptable; only and only then must this bill be presented to the Congress. The GOP member must be given to understand, after that; there is no change of intent to vote for the bill. In fairness, the GOP membership must become part of the deal; a Power Point presentation alone will not do, they must have a stake in it, they must believe in the goods, for they too have to sell it at home.
I suggest manageable groups are established, to go over the next proposal, which are required to provide their input (concerns and suggested improvements regarding these concerns); critics without alternative suggestions are not allowed. This process must take place long before any new act is thrown over the proverbial wall, i.e., presented to Congress.
What the White House needs is a Director Quality/Reliability Assurance, overseeing this kind of processes. This function must report directly to you, and you must not select a person afraid of giving you bad news, when applicable, including telling you without fear that you are wrong, when it applies. People who ‘kiss your ass', are of no value to you, the only help your certain demise, should your ego listen.
I wish you good luck, but unfortunately you need more than that.
Regards,
Frank Maier
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