If you follow US politics, and honestly with the chaos that goes on daily down there how can you not, you know last night Pete Buttigieg stopped his campaign. This should make everyone sad. They finally had a chance to have a qualified person run the country. And they blew it.
He is smart. Super smart. Oxford and Harvard are his alma maters. He can intake information, analyze it, understand it, ask informed questions then come up with a course of action. Wouldn't that be amazing in a leader? Pete speaks, at least conversationally, eight languages. Eight! Most of us struggle with our native tongue let alone going out and learning Dari and Arabic.
Speaking of Dari, he put it to good use while serving in Afghanistan. So he's smart and a veteran. The idea of using military force in a region would have different meanings for him than others. Can you imagine the difference in conversations regarding whether military action is needed? Pete's would have more weight as he knows the human side of such decisions. It's a loss for all military members.
But I would say the biggest loss for the country is his calmness. It was such a stark difference from what the people of the US have become accustomed to. That level-headedness comes from confidence, experience and the ability to accept help when needed. All true characteristics of a born leader in my opinion. None of which they are enjoying at the moment.
I feel sorry for the people of the United States. They have missed out on what could have been one of the greatest presidencies in their history. Wait a second...Pete is 37. Based on the ages of those left he can run what nine more times? Maybe next time they will have come to their senses. I hope.
Ang
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