Every once in a while, some one, somewhere comes up with the idea that the President of the United States should be a businessman. Well, it's not anything new.
There have been several Presidents that have been businessmen; and as this article outlines, they have turned out to be some of the worst Presidents in the history of the US.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sorry-trump-past-businessman-did-poorly-as-presidents-2015-09-03
Now, when a businessmen runs for President of the United States, they usually stand on the platform of their business accomplishments. They pontificate how they -- as a successful businessman -- can get "things" done.
What they forget is that in order to get anything done in Washington, D.C. or even passed by Congress is: you need tact and tenacity.
However, most businessmen have tenacity. It's essential to their job. But, the lack of tact is what usually dooms them as President.
A lot of my fellow real estate broker colleagues criticize Obama. They think he has been the worst president ever.
But what I see is a man who has a tremendous amount of tact and tenacity. Even if you disagree with Obama's politics, Obama did get things done -- even though he was slowed by a do nothing Congress.
And, that in itself was a helpful element to Obama's success. The reason is, when Congress does nothing, the business environment is supposed to improve. Obama did take over the office at one of the worst possible times.
The World economy was in a deep recession -- maybe even a depression. (I will let the economic scholars decide.)
But, even while being criticized heavily from both sides of every issue, Obama maintained his tact and tenacity. He was able to accomplish more than I thought he would.
While searching the internet for businessmen that were elected US President, I found this article. Here a retired military officer/physician did some research and points out that every businessman who was elected US President, turned out to be a bad President.
So, to see what I am talking about, please read this article.
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/presidential-campaign/262749-history-shows-businessmen-make-bad-presidents
(You may have to copy and paste the links in your browser to review.)
Read and enjoy.
Contacting David Howes is easy -- either by: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR call him at: 70 25 01 93 88 AND Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes
There have been several Presidents that have been businessmen; and as this article outlines, they have turned out to be some of the worst Presidents in the history of the US.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sorry-trump-past-businessman-did-poorly-as-presidents-2015-09-03
Now, when a businessmen runs for President of the United States, they usually stand on the platform of their business accomplishments. They pontificate how they -- as a successful businessman -- can get "things" done.
What they forget is that in order to get anything done in Washington, D.C. or even passed by Congress is: you need tact and tenacity.
However, most businessmen have tenacity. It's essential to their job. But, the lack of tact is what usually dooms them as President.
A lot of my fellow real estate broker colleagues criticize Obama. They think he has been the worst president ever.
But what I see is a man who has a tremendous amount of tact and tenacity. Even if you disagree with Obama's politics, Obama did get things done -- even though he was slowed by a do nothing Congress.
And, that in itself was a helpful element to Obama's success. The reason is, when Congress does nothing, the business environment is supposed to improve. Obama did take over the office at one of the worst possible times.
The World economy was in a deep recession -- maybe even a depression. (I will let the economic scholars decide.)
But, even while being criticized heavily from both sides of every issue, Obama maintained his tact and tenacity. He was able to accomplish more than I thought he would.
While searching the internet for businessmen that were elected US President, I found this article. Here a retired military officer/physician did some research and points out that every businessman who was elected US President, turned out to be a bad President.
So, to see what I am talking about, please read this article.
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/presidential-campaign/262749-history-shows-businessmen-make-bad-presidents
(You may have to copy and paste the links in your browser to review.)
Read and enjoy.
Contacting David Howes is easy -- either by: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR call him at: 70 25 01 93 88 AND Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes
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