Politicians

Posted on November 6, 2018 by mitchteemley

huge.101.506328Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. This has nothing to do with party affiliation or agenda. Vision and strength of character are a rare combination–but not unheard of. The best we can hope for is that the leaders we choose will have equally strong consciences, will recognize their narcissistic bent, and surround themselves with counselors who tell them the truth, especially when it’s a truth they don’t want to hear.

When few or none do, we all pay the price.

Think, pray, vote.

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Writer, Filmmaker, Humorist, Thinker-about-stuffer
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11 Responses to Politicians

  1. revruss1220 says:
    November 6, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    Agree. And yet I am also forced to acknowledge – speaking as a pastor myself – that the same thing can probably be said about pastors. There is always some degree of ego involved in daring to speak on God’s behalf. And sometimes – left unchecked and un-humbled – it can take over.

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  3. Ann Coleman says:
    November 7, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Good point, Mitch!

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  4. toutparmoi says:
    November 8, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    So true. The mark of a great leader (or even a good manager) is that they’ll keep with them people prepared to tell them what they don’t want to hear. Sadly, most prefer flattery.

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  5. lloydslensphotographyllc says:
    November 10, 2018 at 10:46 am

    I think all politicians should have to undergo psychological evaluation and be screened for megalomania and such before they can even get on the ballot.

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