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Do you want wisdom or comedy from your next president?
Richard Zehrbach
Mar. 6, 2024 9:02 am
Do you have a friend who sits quietly and listens while others talk, then makes a comment? Or, a friend who always jokes and wants to keep your attention. But doesn't let you tell your thoughts? What happens when there is an important decision to be made? Who makes the best decision? Recent findings report the person who sits quietly has the greater ability to gather lots of information. And, then intellectually process the data to make the best decision.
Do you want the funny one to make an important decision for you? Trump can entertain a crowd, but gets nothing done. He only lies to get money for fake investments. Meanwhile, quiet listening Biden is not a great entertainer. But intellectually, over the years has quietly collected masses of information. Then, uses it to bring together dissenters and others to pass bills. To deal with opponents who try to cut women's rights, take over the government, cut Social Security, support Putin, to control all local legislators. Do you want a loud mouth comedian for president? Or a person who is in his intellectual prime, using the mass of information and wisdom he has gained to guide our country through a growing maze?
Richard Zehrback
North Liberty
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