Monday, October 3, 2011
President's Job
Based off the article we read in class, I do agree mostly with the author because he had some very interesting points. If someone were to tell me prior to the article's explanation that the president's job is the worst job in America, I would have laughed, but now, I am beginning to agree. I believe they have more demands on themselves than any other job because they are desperately trying to gain the approval of a very critical country. We constantly are changing our opinions and we want something new every week. If the president were to keep up with every demand of the citizens, our country would go into turmoil because our needs are always so selfish. The president has to have the proper balance of appealing to the people and knowing the right times to say no.
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Except the President really can't say no; his approval ratings would drop dramatically. I agree with you that one of the worst parts about the job is having to try to make everyone happy, but I think what's worse is the helplessness that comes with being unable to make real change due to the fact that without the consent of the other two branches AND the consent of the people, the President's hands really are tied. Can you imagine being in a position of that kind of power and being able to do nothing, and please no one? How depressing.
I agree that the president does have to make some decisions based on what the people want. its hard to find something that works for everyone, while making it a just law and whatnot. It is nearly impossible for the president to tend to every specific need we have, especially because most of the things people want are irrelevant to the country and selfish, just as you said. so i agree with you completely on this.!
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