Why won't Trump just lead?
He should be able to present leadership that will get everyone working together for common goals. Why won't he do that?
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bijouxbroussard · F
windinhishair · 61-69, M
Watch Florence. This could either be a nightmare for him, or a wet dream politically.
I'd rather the thing go into reverse or fade away, but this is a big development for him and a chance to unite Americans in the wake of a common attack by a non human foe.
He just needs to not be tweeting about liberals and climate change not being real, or how unfair the press coverage is of him compared to other Presidents, and he'd be halfway there.
Asking him not to Pat himself on the back is probably too much, but if he does it, he should really remember, even Fox had footage that showed negative stuff about the response.
I'd rather the thing go into reverse or fade away, but this is a big development for him and a chance to unite Americans in the wake of a common attack by a non human foe.
He just needs to not be tweeting about liberals and climate change not being real, or how unfair the press coverage is of him compared to other Presidents, and he'd be halfway there.
Asking him not to Pat himself on the back is probably too much, but if he does it, he should really remember, even Fox had footage that showed negative stuff about the response.
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daisymay · 51-55, T
Yes, it's certainly a win-win for him. Even if he starts gleefully talking about all the death and destruction and how it is going to make him look so bigly good.
I get it. For conservatives he can do no wrong. I'm just wondering why he doesn't seem to be able to lead. All he can do is provoke. It seems that government by spiting your political enemies is not the best way to look after the welfare of the population.
A leader should be able to get those with whom they disagree to work for a common, shared goal.
I get it. For conservatives he can do no wrong. I'm just wondering why he doesn't seem to be able to lead. All he can do is provoke. It seems that government by spiting your political enemies is not the best way to look after the welfare of the population.
A leader should be able to get those with whom they disagree to work for a common, shared goal.
@daisymay Honestly, the guy has never actually had a real leadership role in anything before, aside from a privately run company, which has a dubious history.
I hate the guy more than most, tbh, but in these dark hours, he's got a chance to actually be a light for more than just those who voted for him.
I'd feel better about him, honestly, if I thought he, or his people were looking for a chance to shine, instead of just worrying about covering up screw-ups and misdeeds, and figuring out how to lay the blame on someone else.
I hate the guy more than most, tbh, but in these dark hours, he's got a chance to actually be a light for more than just those who voted for him.
I'd feel better about him, honestly, if I thought he, or his people were looking for a chance to shine, instead of just worrying about covering up screw-ups and misdeeds, and figuring out how to lay the blame on someone else.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Sorry. I don’t understand. What do you mean please? @daisymay
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
A fair question. So lets look at it. Trumps entire business history is not about Growing a business, which is really what your question is about. He trades off his brand, mostly with other peoples money, then takes a cut. So its no surprise Real Estate is his comfort zone.
In short he doesn't need people working together. He needs a deal and money.
Seems to me like he is trying to sell the country at the moment. The question, do you want to be sold?
In short he doesn't need people working together. He needs a deal and money.
Seems to me like he is trying to sell the country at the moment. The question, do you want to be sold?
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
Sure. But Trump is the kind of guy who would sell you the Brooklyn Bridge 5 times over without owning it,.@daisymay
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
I dislike the man, but he is leading in his own way. Bringing everyone together is going to take more than one person and mostly be caused by something like 9/11
daisymay · 51-55, T
@bijouxbroussard
[quote]But the GOP neither respected nor was willing to cooperate with those efforts[/quote]
How much of it did Boehner get on the ACA compromise? 98%, but still not enough. Leaders don't capitulate 100% of their goal. That anyone would expect that is nothing short of ridiculous.
[quote]But the GOP neither respected nor was willing to cooperate with those efforts[/quote]
How much of it did Boehner get on the ACA compromise? 98%, but still not enough. Leaders don't capitulate 100% of their goal. That anyone would expect that is nothing short of ridiculous.
Turtlepower · 36-40, M
@bijouxbroussard Agreed. I edited the post to say successfully. That is why I say neutered by the way our government works. Rather than collectively working towards solutions, the legislative branch just wants to be reelected repeatedly. Obama certainly tried and helped pass the ACA which is controversial to people on both sides of the aisle. Obama was certainly better than Trump and did try, but Trump isn't more of a bad leader because he doesn't "get everyone working together for common goals". No president effectively pulls that off is the point.
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
It's terribly difficult to lead when no one knows what you are thinking on a daily basis.
There is a lack of logic, intuition and continuity to what he says and what he claims is important.
I suspect the reason he won't lead is that he literally doesn't know how.
In that regard, he's a lot like Obama
There is a lack of logic, intuition and continuity to what he says and what he claims is important.
I suspect the reason he won't lead is that he literally doesn't know how.
In that regard, he's a lot like Obama
