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I am constantly looking for solutions to problems but the first thing that needs to happen before a solution to a problem is found is to be aware that there is a problem. Evidently, I believe that Trump is the worst President that we have ever had or will ever have but the reality is that there are a lot of people that see it differently than I do and as such I have to believe that I can be wrong. I know what I know but there are a lot of things I don't know, as such I am always reading and trying to see "the other side" to see if I am missing something.
Tonight my focus was on coming up with a list of qualities that a President must have. I have found many sites with guidelines and not all are the same.
Below is one of those sites that has a list that is actually written by a Philippinee guy regarding what he considers are important for a President to have and he was not thinking about Trump but about the Philippines. This was written in 2014 before Trump was even in the picture but he certainly gives a list that makes sense. By the way, he believes #14 is the most important.
In reading this list, I want you to see how many of these qualities Trump has and how many he has not. I could not come up with any though some people may disagree about 2 or 3 of them. Even so, the amount that he does not fulfill, is overwhelming.
1. Accountability. A good president understands that he (she) is the head of the state. When the nation falls, he acknowledges his responsibility rather than blame his subordinates. He recognizes himself as the father of the entire nation. Hence, he treats the local government unit leaders as his children, and take responsibility in helping them whenever they face problems.
2. Respect. A good leader of a country respects the constitution, abides the laws, and honors the decision of the Supreme Court. He also listen and respect the views of the common people.
3. Cohesiveness. An effective head of the government promotes unity among his people rather than causing them to divide and have meaningless fights.
4. Humility. An effective president admits his mistakes and weaknesses. He also acknowledges that he’s not good at everything. That is why he leaves the other tasks to the other branches of the government, such as the legislative and judiciary bodies.
5. Honesty. An effective leader upholds truth and integrity. He preserves the trust and confidence given to him by the people. And of course, he doesn’t embezzle the funds of the nation.
6. Independence. A strong president is not a puppet. His actions are not a product of impartial decisions. He’s not manipulated by oligarchs or a few people who are thirsty of power and wealth of a nation.
7. Wisdom. A wise president knows how to discern right from wrong. He knows how to make the right decisions. He shows maturity of the mind. His words provide power and enlightenment to all.
8. Courage. A great leader of a nation has the courage to execute the decisions that he believes are right. He’s not afraid to stand and fight for righteousness for the sake of his countrymen.
9. Compassion. An effective president understands what his people are going through. He can feel the sufferings of the oppressed and poor people. He is not arrogant, rather he’s gentle and uplifting to people who are suffering from misery and pain.
10. Action. A great leader is a role model of hard work. He walks his talk and inspires his people through his actions. He makes sure that his promises are done and not broken.
11. Proactivity. An effective leader of a country is not insecure and reactive. Instead, he possesses intuit and initiative to create solutions for the present and future problems.
12. Passion. Great leaders do their job with enthusiasm. They serve the public, not because they are compensated with money and fame, but because that is their mission in life.
13. Commitment. An effective head of the government is determined to realize his great visions and dreams for the nation. Patience and persistence manifest in him.
14. Love. Finally, an effective president of a country has a selfless love for his (her) people and for all the next generations. All of the qualities above are difficult to practice, but because of his love, he does his best to practice them all.
https://faq.ph/14-qualities-of-an-effective-president-of-a-country/
Tonight my focus was on coming up with a list of qualities that a President must have. I have found many sites with guidelines and not all are the same.
Below is one of those sites that has a list that is actually written by a Philippinee guy regarding what he considers are important for a President to have and he was not thinking about Trump but about the Philippines. This was written in 2014 before Trump was even in the picture but he certainly gives a list that makes sense. By the way, he believes #14 is the most important.
In reading this list, I want you to see how many of these qualities Trump has and how many he has not. I could not come up with any though some people may disagree about 2 or 3 of them. Even so, the amount that he does not fulfill, is overwhelming.
1. Accountability. A good president understands that he (she) is the head of the state. When the nation falls, he acknowledges his responsibility rather than blame his subordinates. He recognizes himself as the father of the entire nation. Hence, he treats the local government unit leaders as his children, and take responsibility in helping them whenever they face problems.
2. Respect. A good leader of a country respects the constitution, abides the laws, and honors the decision of the Supreme Court. He also listen and respect the views of the common people.
3. Cohesiveness. An effective head of the government promotes unity among his people rather than causing them to divide and have meaningless fights.
4. Humility. An effective president admits his mistakes and weaknesses. He also acknowledges that he’s not good at everything. That is why he leaves the other tasks to the other branches of the government, such as the legislative and judiciary bodies.
5. Honesty. An effective leader upholds truth and integrity. He preserves the trust and confidence given to him by the people. And of course, he doesn’t embezzle the funds of the nation.
6. Independence. A strong president is not a puppet. His actions are not a product of impartial decisions. He’s not manipulated by oligarchs or a few people who are thirsty of power and wealth of a nation.
7. Wisdom. A wise president knows how to discern right from wrong. He knows how to make the right decisions. He shows maturity of the mind. His words provide power and enlightenment to all.
8. Courage. A great leader of a nation has the courage to execute the decisions that he believes are right. He’s not afraid to stand and fight for righteousness for the sake of his countrymen.
9. Compassion. An effective president understands what his people are going through. He can feel the sufferings of the oppressed and poor people. He is not arrogant, rather he’s gentle and uplifting to people who are suffering from misery and pain.
10. Action. A great leader is a role model of hard work. He walks his talk and inspires his people through his actions. He makes sure that his promises are done and not broken.
11. Proactivity. An effective leader of a country is not insecure and reactive. Instead, he possesses intuit and initiative to create solutions for the present and future problems.
12. Passion. Great leaders do their job with enthusiasm. They serve the public, not because they are compensated with money and fame, but because that is their mission in life.
13. Commitment. An effective head of the government is determined to realize his great visions and dreams for the nation. Patience and persistence manifest in him.
14. Love. Finally, an effective president of a country has a selfless love for his (her) people and for all the next generations. All of the qualities above are difficult to practice, but because of his love, he does his best to practice them all.
https://faq.ph/14-qualities-of-an-effective-president-of-a-country/
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