I'm still at home because of my back pain. I wasn't planning on doing a post today but when I saw that George F. Kennan had passed away I decided to briefly note his passing.
Others more qualified than I will write his obituary, but it is not rhetoric when he is described as "the nearest thing to a legend that this country's diplomatic service has ever produced..."
His vision of post-World War II gave key insights into Soviet behavior. Whether you agreed with his insights or not, his opinions were followed by those in power during that period and beyond.
Perhaps the best epitaph that anyone can have is the one that says: "The world is a better place for his having been here." May he rest in peace.
Have a Great Weekend, Everyone - Aloha!
