In America, anyone can become president. That's the problem.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The low barrier to entry for the presidency is criticized as a flaw in the system.
- In plain terms
- Anyone can be president, which the author sees as a problem.
- What can you take from it?
- Accessible leadership roles may lack necessary standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader qualified?
- Is accessibility always good?
Another view
It oversimplifies the actual hurdles to becoming president.
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