A panelist on a public television program recently said that former Vice President Pence was boring. Therefore, she reasoned this would preclude him from consideration as a presidential candidate. I’m not sure that’s a bad thing Most voters are sick and tired of chaos coming out of the White House. We want a president who commands respect. While I’m not endorsing Pence or any other candidate, I’d like a leader who won’t make us the laughing stock of the world. Bring Back Boring in 2024.
Here is what I would not like to see in a candidate:
*Some one who has been indicted in several states for various crimes such as obstruction of justice and sexual assault.
*Shakes hands with ghosts, proclaims “God Save The Queen” after a speech about gun control, and calls someone a “lying, dog faced pony soldier. (whatever that means).
*Runs down his politicial opponents by using childish, school yard nick names. Builds himself up by running others down.
*Defends his son for failing to pay income taxes and child support. Says he’s proud of a man who’s debauchery can be seen all over the internet.
*Hides classified materials in his bathroom and refuses to return them to the proper authorities.
*Is suspected of receiving millions of dollars in exchange for favorable policies toward China.
*Will celebrate eighty plus birthdays while serving as president of the United States of America and leader of the free world.
Remembering Truman, Reagan, Eisenhower, this is what I would like to see.
Someone who:
*Conducts himself with dignity and respect for others.
*Hasn’t been indicted for a crime or involved in a scandal.
*Has distinguished himself as a defender of American Values.
*Enjoys a stable family life,.
*Works with the opposing political party to do what’s best for the American people.
*Respects all races, religions and social classes without pandering to any.
*Welcomes all immigrants, as long as they come into this country in a legal, orderly manner.
Above all, the president of the United States of America should be a statesman, not a politician. According to Dr. J. Rufus Fears, professor of the history and freedom, the two are not the same thing. He said a statesman must possess four critical qualities:
- A bedrock of principles
- A moral compass
- A vision
- The ability to build a consensus to achieve that vision
Does that sound too boring? ? I don’t think so. Bring Back Boring in 2024.