Monday, January 8, 2018

Oprah for president

Last night was the Golden Globe awards, and Oprah gave an incredible speech.  Her speech was moving and powerful and she is a great leader.  However, that doesn't mean she would make a great president.  Politics is a game and like all games there are rules.  If you want to win the game, ie be a successful president, you need to know the rules so that you can bend or break them.  I have no doubt that Oprah would be an incredible figure head.  I believe that she would be good for the moral fibre of the United States.  She already is.  I do not think she would make a good president.  I believe that she would surround herself with intelligent people who know the rules (something Trump has not done).  I also believe that she would handle herself with dignity and composure when dealing with foreign dignitaries (again, something Trump has not done).  In the end though, I think she is more powerful with her current platform.  She can be and do whatever she wants. She doesn't have to worry about representing a party or currying favour with the people.  She doesn't have to accept money from corporations or corrupt businesses and definitely doesn't have to listen to lobbyists.  She can influence the people without any strings attached.  A president should be someone who has come up through the system, who knows the rules and knows how to manipulate the system for the benefit of all.  Obama was that kind of president.  He knew the rules, played the game and came out a winner.  We need another Obama- perhaps Michelle?


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