• Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org
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      I think tears are okay to show. It’s the actions after that define a leader. If she cries but then puts up a good fight and doesn’t back down then I see no problem.

      I understand that most people dont see it that way though. So maybe im just weird idk haha

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        I have nothing against showing emotion, but this isn’t about me…

        I believe that Donald Trump is a bully and strength is the only thing that will dissuade him. He’s not a person of empathy who will be moved by a show of human emotions. He’s a wanna-be strongman piece of shit who needs to know that Europe is not going to simply sit back and cry in their pillow while he walks all over them.

        Trump is laughing at this response from Greenland. It shows that they are prepared to lose.

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      I don’t think it’s a bad thing. And it’s not weakness. It’s humanizing. It’s the alternative model to showy leaders. Being human and vulnerable can be great for rallying support and empathy. It’ll certainly elevate reach of reports about this occurrence.

      As long as actions remain firm and decisive, being human does not change those.

      For a democratic human system vulnerable humans seem like appropriate leaders. As long as they’re competent and caring for the right things.

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        But when we have stoic assholes they tend to become dictators. I guess pushovers aren’t great, but the world would be a great place if we all had leaders capable of normal feelings instead of the sociopathic greedy ghouls that rise to the top.

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          but the world would be a great place if we all had leaders capable of normal feelings instead of the sociopathic greedy ghouls that rise to the top.

          That is the only thing that can happen, you wont “rise to the top” unless you are a sociopathic greedy goul. Of course there are degreees of ghoulishness.

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        Where’s Winston Fucking Churchill when you need him?

        A genocidal maniac and racist turd ?

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        probably whipping slaves in hell, although I guess the slaves probably don’t go to hell.