Let\u2019s be respectfully blunt today; as we\u2019ve been discussing, neither of our two most recent presidents are all that popular. Such is why they spend enormous amounts of energy attempting to keep others out of the race instead of adding to their own support. In order to be victorious, they have to limit our choice. Hence, the all too clear co-dependency of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Hence, their desperate need for one another. Hence, what may be most disturbing about this upcoming election. We crave better. We crave more in the President of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In search of what\u2019s better and wiser we asked persons what they would instead like to see. What qualities are necessary in a President? <\/strong>\u2026 What are the traits that would make one popular? \u2026 or at least more effective and clearly, make one good at the job?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What a response. We\u2019ve combined the feedback for clarity purposes. Let\u2019s begin with the response that was by far and away the attribute most frequently desired; the President should be a person of noted<\/em> integrity.<\/em><\/strong> No ifs, ands or buts. Integrity should never be in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three other attributes were strongly stated by many; our President should be wise, honest and intelligent. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n More words were used to describe our ideal leader. It\u2019s a solid list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accountable. Alacritous. Authentic. Business-smart. Civil. Collaborative. Courageous. Decisive. Diplomatic. Discerning. Empowering. Even-tempered. Humble. Kind. Principled. Relational. Resilient. Respectful. Self-aware. Selfless. Strong. Trustworthy. Visionary. And well-spoken.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n They should be persons known as the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their resume should include experience in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There were some unique but seemingly significant suggestions, most notably wanting our President to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also some things we do not<\/strong> want our nation\u2019s highest leader to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly, no person shared that our President be a specific party member, gender, ethnicity or other demographic characteristic. In fact, several commented via various expression that the President represent all, favor no one, and possess no limited, partisan or personal agenda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Some \u2014 no doubt in light of our current scenario \u2014 suggest that the exemplary candidate would also not have any orange hair and be capable of walking up a full flight of stairs, but I will refrain from expounding at the moment.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two other thoughts shared by others that I think are worthy of thoughtful consideration\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n One person wishes our President\u2019s past would contain very little political experience. Why? Because multiple contemporary politicians are too influenced by money and power. If it\u2019s true that people become like the five people they spend the most time with, more political experience could indeed be a strong negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And lastly, another considerate contributor shared that our leader needs to prioritize what \u201cbenefits Americans and our nation as a whole<\/strong> rather than political party allegiance.\u201d As a proud Missourian, they reminded us of the state motto to \u201clet the welfare of the people be the supreme law.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n If our President truly cared for the welfare of all<\/em> people \u2014 meaning commonsense and common ground \u2014 they would be effective and very good at the job. Maybe even popular, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respectfully\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n AR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let\u2019s be respectfully blunt today; as we\u2019ve been discussing, neither of our two most recent presidents are all that popular. Such is why they spend enormous amounts of energy attempting to keep others out of the race instead of adding to their own support. In order to be victorious, they have to limit our choice. … <\/p>\n\n
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