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2016 Postmortem

saltpoint

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27. The instinct for calling up the narratives

Reply to Tierra_y_Libertad (Original post)

Tue May 3, 2016, 08:54 PM

May 2016

and contexts that remind all of us of the best we could be.

And in the absence of which those stories are not told, are not passed on, and their lessons are lost.

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What trait is most valuable in a president? [View all] Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 OP

I was torn between integrity and compassion but settled on integrity nt Rebkeh May 2016 #1

You left out "unmitigated gall." dchill May 2016 #2

Do you consider that to be a valuable trait in a president? Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #4

No, but I think that many do. dchill May 2016 #5

I substituted "ambition" for "ruthlessness". Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #8

Party Loyalty. nt onehandle May 2016 #3

Based off of your posts, it's Party above Country. nt TheBlackAdder May 2016 #13

Independents are now a large component of voters, but the Dem party does not need them ... slipslidingaway May 2016 #29

That is trully the saddest thing I've read on DU in a very long time FreakinDJ May 2016 #32

Leadership metroins May 2016 #6

Other: Big Hands! FSogol May 2016 #7

I guess that leaves the short-fingered vulgarian out then! 2cannan May 2016 #11

+1. Can't wait until a town hall where I can ask, "Aren't your hands too small to be a President?" FSogol May 2016 #17

Wisdom ... and character. JudyM May 2016 #9

Was looking for honesty but settled for integrity which covers it. peace13 May 2016 #10

What? "Wall St. Contacts" was left off the list? beedle May 2016 #12

I vote for leadership--because a good leader is also a good listener, and takes advice from all MADem May 2016 #14

Gender. JaneyVee May 2016 #15

Leadership tempered with wisdom and integrity. bklyncowgirl May 2016 #16

Anger/Rage Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #18

I meant to say judgement Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #19

I voted leadership bigwillq May 2016 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Doctor_J May 2016 #21

Experienced in being able to pass bills and Amendments. Understanding how negotiate with the Senate Seeinghope May 2016 #22

AHHHHH! Abilities! Seeinghope May 2016 #23

JUDGEMENT ... you need to add judgement pdsimdars May 2016 #24

Integrity pinebox May 2016 #25

Integrity? Really? Are those cynical votes, or childlike dreams? Buzz Clik May 2016 #26

The instinct for calling up the narratives saltpoint May 2016 #27

Truthfulness. El Supremo May 2016 #28

Integrity! amborin May 2016 #30

Kick for the evening crew Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #31

I'm torn between intellect and compassion. musicblind May 2016 #33