A lot is being said about who is best qualified to be President in 2008.
Because there is no way to place a positive attitude on anything related to politics, the next best thing is to tell the truth.
None of the parties, or their candidates, are able to do this.
Politics is all about telling voters what they want to hear; in other words, all politicians and their followers are basically liars.
They will change anything they have said or done to satisfy the perceived desires of their current audience.
Why would anyone put themselves in the position of trying to please everyone who elected them to some office? There are several reasons, none of them I would want for myself or any of my family or close friends.
Successful politicos are narcissistic, ego-centered, and greedy for power and, more importantly, MONEY! Those who are elected have somehow convinced other people to part with billions of dollars to put elected officials (themselves) in office, usually expecting special favors or votes on some issue dear to the contributors.
There is no way to stop this ridiculous money drain; no officeholder is going to ever vote for a foolproof law limiting campaign contributions.
To do so would restrict their ability to build a lucrative career using public funds to insure a comfortable life and ultimate retirement.
Who wouldn't enjoy all the perks they get: high pay, servants at every turn, parties, free trips, magnificent health insurance, and lifetime retirement benefits.
Some, like the president, will have a personal staff and Secret Service security as long as they live, all paid for by taxpayers.
I don't begrudge any of these things.
If there were competent people running for office, who want to look out for those who elect them rather than for what they get for themselves, I will willingly pay my share.
They would deserve whatever benefits there are.
But, in most recent elections, there have been no people seeking office who have what I consider to be proper qualifications for high office, especially president.
Only those capable of raising unbelievable amounts of money can run, which eliminates most honest people who would be willing to give of themselves for the public good.
Consider some of the ridiculous people we elected in the last 50 years including Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, two of the worst.
In the present election I am seriously considering voting for the spirit of my best Golden Retriever who died a few years ago.
She is my Shamanistic Spirit Guide and more capable than anyone running now.
I've never failed to exercise my privilege and obligation to vote, so I'll vote for someone in November, though I don't think anyone running deserves to be president.
This comes back to our question, "Which Candidate is Best Qualified to be President in 2008?" No one is, except a former president; and some of those aren't qualified.
It's like getting your first job when they ask, "What experience have you had?" You haven't had any, so you have to hope some prospective employer will give you a chance.
So it is with a presidential candidate.
Unless they are a former president, neither is qualified.
So what should someone have that might indicate their ability to be president (note that I don't say "qualify" them to be president)? The answer is leadership training and experience.
But what is leadership? Leadership is about organizing and directing human activities in such a manner as to contribute in some way to the good of society in general.
If the leader is successful they may receive personal gain as monetary reward, but more important is that leaders will also receive the satisfaction of knowing the world is better because of their efforts.
This begs the question, "How do you become a leader?" Some are born with the abilities they need to successfully lead.
Others are taught to become capable leaders.
A good example of leadership training is the military.
They have developed the means to produce large numbers of great leaders in every rank on a continuing basis.
I went into the Army after completing college and immediately entered an Infantry Officer Candidate School.
I repeatedly was asked, "Why are you wasting your time as an Infantry Lieutenant?" My answer was quite simple: "When you are suddenly placed in command of forty young people, many with almost no education, all of whom are away from home, and they are all looking helplessly at you to tell them what to do, you've GOT TO DO SOMETHING!" Being thrust into a situation and having to make crucial decisions is the finest training you can have.
That certainly was not a waste of time.
Leadership ability, whether natural or learned, comes with the situation confronting the leader.
An example is a terrible catastrophe caused by an elevator in a high-rise building that breaks its cables and crashes in a horrible mass of steel and injured and dead bodies.
Among the passengers would have been a couple of chief executive officers of large companies as well as numerous lower level executives.
The hero who restores order, calls for help, and saves many lives by immediately taking charge without an instant's hesitation is the lowest person around: the ELEVATOR OPERATOR.
The situation required strong leadership and it immediately came from within someone not normally looked upon for leadership.
Numerous examples of this kind of leadership surround the horrific events dating from 9/11/2001.
A leader should also realize the need for help from advisors and must be willing to listen to them and act on their advice.
So, the answer to our question, "Which Candidate is Best Qualified to be President in 2008?", is, "Nobody who is running.
" We must throw out experience simply based on political activities, religious hierarchy, legal career, and any other occupational experience a candidate may have had.
Our choice depends on examining the character and integrity of each person.
The one who sticks to their beliefs and acts accordingly more of the time is the one we should choose.
Not one of them comes even close to being ideal.
I may write in my dog's spirit name after all.
For more information about the qualifications for presidents or to learn more about US presidents see the resource block about me which appears at the end of this article.
© Yank Elliott.
You have unconditional permission to reprint or use this article in any way you see fit, wherever you wish to do so.
Because there is no way to place a positive attitude on anything related to politics, the next best thing is to tell the truth.
None of the parties, or their candidates, are able to do this.
Politics is all about telling voters what they want to hear; in other words, all politicians and their followers are basically liars.
They will change anything they have said or done to satisfy the perceived desires of their current audience.
Why would anyone put themselves in the position of trying to please everyone who elected them to some office? There are several reasons, none of them I would want for myself or any of my family or close friends.
Successful politicos are narcissistic, ego-centered, and greedy for power and, more importantly, MONEY! Those who are elected have somehow convinced other people to part with billions of dollars to put elected officials (themselves) in office, usually expecting special favors or votes on some issue dear to the contributors.
There is no way to stop this ridiculous money drain; no officeholder is going to ever vote for a foolproof law limiting campaign contributions.
To do so would restrict their ability to build a lucrative career using public funds to insure a comfortable life and ultimate retirement.
Who wouldn't enjoy all the perks they get: high pay, servants at every turn, parties, free trips, magnificent health insurance, and lifetime retirement benefits.
Some, like the president, will have a personal staff and Secret Service security as long as they live, all paid for by taxpayers.
I don't begrudge any of these things.
If there were competent people running for office, who want to look out for those who elect them rather than for what they get for themselves, I will willingly pay my share.
They would deserve whatever benefits there are.
But, in most recent elections, there have been no people seeking office who have what I consider to be proper qualifications for high office, especially president.
Only those capable of raising unbelievable amounts of money can run, which eliminates most honest people who would be willing to give of themselves for the public good.
Consider some of the ridiculous people we elected in the last 50 years including Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, two of the worst.
In the present election I am seriously considering voting for the spirit of my best Golden Retriever who died a few years ago.
She is my Shamanistic Spirit Guide and more capable than anyone running now.
I've never failed to exercise my privilege and obligation to vote, so I'll vote for someone in November, though I don't think anyone running deserves to be president.
This comes back to our question, "Which Candidate is Best Qualified to be President in 2008?" No one is, except a former president; and some of those aren't qualified.
It's like getting your first job when they ask, "What experience have you had?" You haven't had any, so you have to hope some prospective employer will give you a chance.
So it is with a presidential candidate.
Unless they are a former president, neither is qualified.
So what should someone have that might indicate their ability to be president (note that I don't say "qualify" them to be president)? The answer is leadership training and experience.
But what is leadership? Leadership is about organizing and directing human activities in such a manner as to contribute in some way to the good of society in general.
If the leader is successful they may receive personal gain as monetary reward, but more important is that leaders will also receive the satisfaction of knowing the world is better because of their efforts.
This begs the question, "How do you become a leader?" Some are born with the abilities they need to successfully lead.
Others are taught to become capable leaders.
A good example of leadership training is the military.
They have developed the means to produce large numbers of great leaders in every rank on a continuing basis.
I went into the Army after completing college and immediately entered an Infantry Officer Candidate School.
I repeatedly was asked, "Why are you wasting your time as an Infantry Lieutenant?" My answer was quite simple: "When you are suddenly placed in command of forty young people, many with almost no education, all of whom are away from home, and they are all looking helplessly at you to tell them what to do, you've GOT TO DO SOMETHING!" Being thrust into a situation and having to make crucial decisions is the finest training you can have.
That certainly was not a waste of time.
Leadership ability, whether natural or learned, comes with the situation confronting the leader.
An example is a terrible catastrophe caused by an elevator in a high-rise building that breaks its cables and crashes in a horrible mass of steel and injured and dead bodies.
Among the passengers would have been a couple of chief executive officers of large companies as well as numerous lower level executives.
The hero who restores order, calls for help, and saves many lives by immediately taking charge without an instant's hesitation is the lowest person around: the ELEVATOR OPERATOR.
The situation required strong leadership and it immediately came from within someone not normally looked upon for leadership.
Numerous examples of this kind of leadership surround the horrific events dating from 9/11/2001.
A leader should also realize the need for help from advisors and must be willing to listen to them and act on their advice.
So, the answer to our question, "Which Candidate is Best Qualified to be President in 2008?", is, "Nobody who is running.
" We must throw out experience simply based on political activities, religious hierarchy, legal career, and any other occupational experience a candidate may have had.
Our choice depends on examining the character and integrity of each person.
The one who sticks to their beliefs and acts accordingly more of the time is the one we should choose.
Not one of them comes even close to being ideal.
I may write in my dog's spirit name after all.
For more information about the qualifications for presidents or to learn more about US presidents see the resource block about me which appears at the end of this article.
© Yank Elliott.
You have unconditional permission to reprint or use this article in any way you see fit, wherever you wish to do so.
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