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Originally Posted by roachboy
because what makes a good president of the united states is a lack of education coupled with a steaming pile of good ole class resentment served up petit-bourgeois victim style, preferably with american flags and vague bromides a plenty.
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I simply have a broader view of leadership than what you present. My study of great historical leaders, political and otherwise, indicates an emphasis on functional education rather than formal education. And even in the cases of exceptional I.Q. or formal education the ability to lead was more directly related to simplicity and an appeal to base emotion.
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that way the evil others can persecute the heroic but not real bright president and attention can be directed to that while the american system tanks altogether.
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Systems are rarely the cause of a cultural or civilization's decline. In my study it has had more to do with the abuse of a system. So, if you argue that a failed system is one that is subject to abuse - I can see your point. Otherwise, I do not believe that it is possible to have a system that can not be subject to abuse or some other form of breakdown under certain conditions.
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but what matters is that the reality-optional conservative set have an empty suit they can admire on the way down. that's key.
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Yet, you fail to present an alternative. What is a better system? Who would you support running that system? It is far to easy for you to sit back and do what you do without taking an intellectual risk. That is something I do get.
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Originally Posted by Tully Mars
I think Palin stepped down as Alaska's Gov be cause she needed cash to fight legal battles she got herself into while Gov. Plus she wanted to cash in while the iron was still hot. Going back to Alaska and doing the state business would not have been nearly as profitable has putting her name on a couple of ghost written, lie riddled books.
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Why would you read her books? Or...did you read them...
The gambit has been sprung
You either secretly admire and support Palin or waste your time reading her books. Or, you don't read her books and you rely on the regergitated musing of people with an agenda and are being used.
Which is it?