We Americans, at the urging of the media, spend too much time debating who would make the best President from those who declare they want to be President.
We, the voters, should spend more time, up front, discussing what kind of qualities are required for the next President. We could discuss the job description. List the qualities desired and required. THEN, let prospective candidates interview for the job based upon:
- ability of the candidate to perform the duties of the job
- suitability of the candidate's qualities versus those desired
The media could be quite helpful by reporting the discussion on the job description and the qualities listings. It would be so much more beneficial to the voters if the media would report on the process rather than try to engage in the process.
Go spend some time at the local coffee shop and talk about the kind of leaders we should have. Engage your favorite online political blog on the topic of Presidential qualities. Try to avoid for the moment discussing who is the least objectionable amongst the Presidential wannabes.
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