What are the characteristics you value most in a leader? What about a political leader?

CPT Brent Ferguson — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:06:04 -0400

We all have a laundry list of traits we ascribe to good leaders (and bad). Which of those traits do you think most important in a political leader? Is it just important that they say they will pursue an agenda that you value, or do you look for something more?

Response by CPT Brent Ferguson made Oct 22 at 2015 12:08 AM

CPT Brent Ferguson — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:08:34 -0400

I don't like lawyers or politicians for the most part, I think most are dishonest. To win my respect they must:
1) love the USA
2) be honorable
3) respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
4) hold the lives of our citizens and soldiers in high regard
and 5) practice fiscal responsibility
(*it's hard to believe that someone who holds you in high regard would spend your money frivolously)

If I can't have these qualities in the person I vote for, then I try to find one that at least lies and says they will pursue policy that I feel is important. The one that tells the most believable lie gets the vote.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 12:12 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:12:26 -0400

NOT trying to force religion or its rules onto those who don't want it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 12:13 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:13:40 -0400

Integrity, if they don't have it, they aren't worth the air the breathe. (You asked!)

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Oct 22 at 2015 12:13 AM

MSG Tim Gray — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:13:54 -0400

Right now we need a leader who has "Traditional American" values. The value of stronger economic policies, protecting our national defense. Not serving minorities for a vote, but all Americans. We need a leader who has a heart for our country and the strength we can attain. I heard Biden say today "we can't solve all the problems of the world" really? Like we didn't know that! Let's get a leader that states what we can do. We have to identify our capabilities and pursue common interests. We need a leader that is selfless (doesn't play so much golf) and one who can influence this nations leaders to band together and act. (Unlike congress)

Response by COL Ted Mc made Oct 22 at 2015 1:57 AM

COL Ted Mc — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:57:33 -0400

CPT Brent Ferguson - Honor + integrity + truthfulness + loyalty + knowledge =
Good Leader.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 7:39 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:39:17 -0400

Just for the heck of it! A "good" dictator that know what to dictate and what not to. lol

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 5:14 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:14:30 -0400

Lead from the front, with honor and integrity. If not, you are not a leader. For politic's tell the truth, no matter how bad it is.