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I listened to Carly Fiorina speak the other day at a gathering of IT Industry folks who share, perhaps, some common political interests as well. In my opinion, she's a pretty interesting speaker, and obviously quite intelligent. We heard some references to Carly's tenure at the Hewlett-Packard Company, and there were certainly some not-so softball questions about the results of her work there. But she handled it all quite easily, and I think most would say, with aplomb.

There was a lot more to Ms. Fiorina's message than technology and industry. There have been a number of rumors floating around over the last year or so that she will enter the political arena. Carly's message last week indicated to me that she's heading there post haste. Without divulging my political orientation - anyone that knows me has no doubt about that - I have to say that I agree with what she said, and I liked what I heard. It is refreshing to hear an industry leader with a consistent political view. I believe I've heard many whom seem, at times, to be contradictory.

One of the views presented was in regard to the accelerating pace of outsourced business offshore -- There are many Americans who have voiced strong opposition to this trend. While I'd like to see my fellow citizens all happily at work, I think outsourcing is good for our economy - particular for the IT Industry. As Carly said the other day - We need to encourage those who come to the U.S. for their higher education to stay, and to contribute to our ability to innovate and grow -- that's the ticket!

Author: John Meaney