Diplomacy is rife with politics, the only difference is that you, the average citizen, don't get to directly vote on the posts. The assignment of such are full of backdoor dealings, twists and partisanship. Worse now that Jon Huntsman's awkward candidacy serves as a warning for future cross-aisle postings.
I actually hope Kwan runs for public office, regardless of her politics.
She has spent years being subjected to the secret machinations of a cabal (the ISU), and she's in for more of the same if she wants to be a career diplomat. For a refreshing change, why not let the public judge her directly? She has let us get very honest glimpses of her soul in countless performances, she can do the same with her ideals and aspirations for her community. Her greatest attribute as a skater and a person, in my opinion, is her ability to communicate with the crowd at large and getting them to feel her. No, she doesn't have perfect diction and isn't the best speaker, but I have no doubt she can get through to people. It's a gift that's going to be largely wasted in the world of diplomacy, where her ascendance will be subject to the whims of a few with their own agendas.
Besides, Michelle loves competition. Watching the vote tally come in on election night at campaign head quarters is just as much of a rush as any nail biting session in the kiss and cry. I think she'll get a kick out of it.
I could make the banner!
