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Stuart G

(38,436 posts) Wed Oct 18, 2017, 12:59 PM Oct 2017

What is interesting is: Most of the people who write here could do better as president than Trump.

Yep, that is it. Most of us could do better than Trump. Even though we have different backgrounds and education levels, it does not matter. We have a much higher level of sensitivity and ability and desire to inquire than does Trump. We as individuals only, could do a better job than Trump can do. Yes, this is a very hard job, but there is a whole lot of help available. Yes, almost any of us could. Actually most of us have already thought that, but it is an interesting to think about.

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What is interesting is: Most of the people who write here could do better as president than Trump. (Original Post) Stuart G Oct 2017 OP

Important to be surrounded by good smart people, and admit what you don't know. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #1

x1000 bdtrppr6 Oct 2017 #2

Yes, I think most of us would get help and admit what we don't know. Stuart G Oct 2017 #3

And most of us are not grandiose enough to think we could do the job Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #4

I would vote for you or Mineral Man or H2OMan librechik Oct 2017 #5

Thanks but I do not suffer fools gladly and I am too honest and outspoken Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #7

That's it! I am running in 2020! marylandblue Oct 2017 #6

Do I get to make $billions, charter jets and go to Paris on the taxpayer dime? Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #9

Absolutely not marylandblue Oct 2017 #12

You mean I actually have to do my job, and on a government wage? Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #14

I know a restaurant in DC marylandblue Oct 2017 #18

Yikes. Take me to Taco Bell and I will be happy. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #19

I hire all the best people marylandblue Oct 2017 #21

Yes for those motivated by excellence and a desire to serve the public good. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #23

The caveat is: I would have to be surrounded by people who can display empathy. HughBeaumont Oct 2017 #8

Few could do worse Alice11111 Oct 2017 #10

I'm convinced I would be the best president in American history! DavidDvorkin Oct 2017 #11

Pehaps we can change the Constitution to accomodate you. Stuart G Oct 2017 #13

Better hurry DavidDvorkin Oct 2017 #17

I would never say that about W but you are right about this lame54 Oct 2017 #15

Hell. Most of the fourth graders who write Jakes Progress Oct 2017 #16

We Care madokie Oct 2017 #20

Me be gud prezudent ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #22

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

1. Important to be surrounded by good smart people, and admit what you don't know.

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:07 PM

Oct 2017

And get help when you need it.
Also to think through the consequences of words and actions.

Yes most of the people who post here could do a better job than the orange squirrel.

bdtrppr6

(796 posts)

2. x1000

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:09 PM

Oct 2017

Stuart G

(38,436 posts)

3. Yes, I think most of us would get help and admit what we don't know.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:13 PM

Oct 2017

And we would be honest about most things and never just, "make things up" If I don't know, I don't mind saying, "I don't know." And those 3 words are very important also. Just like, "I'll find out

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

4. And most of us are not grandiose enough to think we could do the job

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:16 PM

Oct 2017

to begin with. We have a realistic sense of ourselves and the requirements of the job.

For example, I am sure I am smart enough to do a good job as president.
And I certainly do not have the temperament. I would be cussing out the GOP
every day and in every way.

librechik

(30,676 posts)

5. I would vote for you or Mineral Man or H2OMan

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:17 PM

Oct 2017

Not for me! Even tho even I would be an improvement over Trump

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

7. Thanks but I do not suffer fools gladly and I am too honest and outspoken

Reply to librechik (Reply #5)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:24 PM

Oct 2017

to be a politician.

I do much better with moving good ideas forward in a frank honest way.

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

6. That's it! I am running in 2020!

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:24 PM

Oct 2017

Any DUers that want to serve in my cabinet submit your resume now and beat the rush.

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

9. Do I get to make $billions, charter jets and go to Paris on the taxpayer dime?

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #6)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:34 PM

Oct 2017

Aren't those the only qualifications needed for cabinet positions?

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

12. Absolutely not

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #9)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 02:29 PM

Oct 2017

You will be too busy draining the swamp, fixing Washington and tormenting the civil service to fly anywhere. However, Cabinet meetings will be held at a golf course.

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

14. You mean I actually have to do my job, and on a government wage?

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #12)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 03:15 PM

Oct 2017

OK, I agree, and I don't golf so you can hold the meetings at a nice restaurant and I will be happy.

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

18. I know a restaurant in DC

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #14)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 05:39 PM

Oct 2017

It serves rubber steaks, fit for a government worker, but it is nicely decorated in Mediterrean Bling Style.

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

19. Yikes. Take me to Taco Bell and I will be happy.

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #18)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 05:56 PM

Oct 2017

Government wage, Uber ride to Taco Bell.

No where near the $billions in kickbacks, chartered jets and Paris dining that Trump's people get.

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

21. I hire all the best people

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #19)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 06:12 PM

Oct 2017

That's reason enough to work for me.

Irish_Dem

(47,179 posts)

23. Yes for those motivated by excellence and a desire to serve the public good.

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #21)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 08:24 PM

Oct 2017

Not like Trump and friends at all.

HughBeaumont

(24,461 posts)

8. The caveat is: I would have to be surrounded by people who can display empathy.

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Wed Oct 18, 2017, 01:30 PM

Oct 2017

This Congress isn't capable of that. All they want to do is, by a governance of mythology as they interpret it, get wealthy and have control over everyone's rights.

It's only hard because the horrible and painfully uneducated American voting base keeps electing purchased politicians.