2007-12-22 16:57:39 · 16 answers · asked by Jes 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think experience. they need to know how to build consensus and trust with both parties. If they have earned respect in the political system over time, I think they will be able to get things done.
2007-12-22 17:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by Whittaker Chambers 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judgement. Your life experience and that of your cabinet and advisors make a big difference but someone with an open mind that can see things from all sides before considering the best course is a rare and valuable person.
2007-12-23 15:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by weintobago 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politics is the one job where not being qualified is the highest recommendation for the job. Most of Our politicians have also served too long.
The founders of our system envisioned citizens who would take a leave from their jobs and lives, ''lend'' their experience to the business of government and then return to private life. Through career politicians we have allowed a culture of access, influence and self-interest to grow up.
By banishing the ''career'' politician and returning to the citizen-politician concept, we can break the power-and-corruption cycle. Limit the number of terms an individual can serve. Develop a nominating and electoral process that encourages citizens to contribute a term of their lives to government.
Corruption disclosures should be no surprise. Any pond will stagnate if fresh water doesn't circulate through it. KAREN COLE HUTTLINGER Keene Valley, N.Y., May 30, 1989
2007-12-23 01:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only people on this planet who have experience being the president of the US are George Bush, Bill Clinton, George Bush ( the elder) and Jimmie Carter.
So, unless we want to elect one of these four, we're going to have to settle for someone who isn't experienced.
Moreso than judgement and experience, I'd take character. humility and integrity.
2007-12-23 01:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Experience. having gone through something before gives you insight to the pitfalls and benefits of a situation.
Judgement tends to be flawed because you don't have the experience to know what to watch out for.
BTW....Drew you are wrong...Lincoln served two terms in the Illinois congress.
2007-12-23 01:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Brandon A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judgement. George Washington was never in politics before he was president. Abraham Lincoln wasnt in the Senate or House of Reps before he was elected. FDR was only governor of New York for 4 years before he was elected president. He was never a member of either the Senate or House of Reps. Some of our greatest presidents didnt have a ton of experience.
2007-12-23 01:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Drew 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judgement by many miles.
Dick Cheney has the longest resume in DC, and look at what's he's done.
A president isn't a manager; he, or she, is a visionary. He hires the best people he can find, and tells them what he wants done.
Eisenhower was a lousy general. His genius was in knowing who to put in what position.
I would vote for Jesus Christ for president because he has a vision of the world that matches mine. I'm speaking, of course, about the real Jesus, not the Republican one.
2007-12-23 01:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Judgment and experience are of equally important.
In the case of the dem top runners, neither have either, while the top reps have demonstrated both.
Guess I'll have to vote republican again this year ....drats!
2007-12-23 02:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by wider scope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judgement is important because the leader must have excellent decisions for which experience is not applicable.
2007-12-23 01:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This question is nonsensical. The ability to make good judgements comes from experience. You cannot separate the two. The discussion is pointless.
2007-12-23 01:13:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋