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Andy823

(11,495 posts)
5. I liked this
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:35 PM
Nov 2018
"They must be able to weigh the benefits of a compromise against the costs- especially the non-monetary costs. They must be able to see the long-term as well as the short-term possible outcomes of a policy. And they must be able to make difficult decisions when competing interests and priorities among their supporters are at stake, and communicate effectively their reasons for a particular decision."

It can't be the "my way or the highway" kind of thinking. If you can't get along with others, you don't need to be running for president.
My shorter list: maxsolomon Nov 2018 #1
Right! jcgoldie Nov 2018 #2
Well written and I agree. saidsimplesimon Nov 2018 #3
Might I suggest Values Families... 3catwoman3 Nov 2018 #4
I liked this Andy823 Nov 2018 #5
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