Obama was at the climate change talks in Paris. Managed to talk about the terrorist attacks in San

[hill2016]

Bernardino and ISIS even though climate change was the focus.

This shows that a President needs to be prepared to discuss any issue at any time.

[JaneyVee]

1. K AND R!

[frazzled]

2. Indeed: It's a president's duty to be able to address multiple issues

at any given time. And to respond to questions from the fourth estate, whether "on topic" or not. There's a way to dispense with superfluous questions with a quick answer and a pivot, if necessary. But wagging fingers and angry voices will not be seen as presidential. A president must deal with all the issues of the nation, long-term things like poverty and discrimination, and shorter-term things like geopolitical conflict or newsworthy events.

A president must show both command (of subject) and control (of self). Like it or not, voters really do care about things like demeanor. Of course, there will always be a vocal minority that cheers on anger and loudness, because they think it helps a cause. It doesn't. Anger is okay when you are in the position of protester; it must be dispensed sparingly, and only when necessary, when you are a leader.

[Vattel]

3. You forgot the sarcasm indicator. Funny post though.

[Cha]

4. Pesident Obama can talk about a wide range of subjects and not lessen any of them.

thank you, hill.

[leftofcool]

5. Yes, this is what a leader does.