Bush is a natural-born loser with a filthy-rich daddy who pimped his son out to rich oil-mongers. He hates music, football and sex, in no particular order, and he is no fun at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal attacks describe a leader as morally and temperamentally unfit for office.
- In plain terms
- The leader is unpopular and has many disliked traits.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal character matters in leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities make a good leader?
- How do you judge public figures?
Another view
Relying on personal traits ignores policy outcomes and governance.
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