https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIFDaGs8l8
I'm trying to mix it up a little bit, so if you have the time, try watching the video linked above. It discusses how Hillary Clinton would govern, should she be elected. And with the election coming up soon, I'm sure everyone is curious to know what it might be like if she becomes our president. Of course- keep in mind this is from Vox, so it is going to be biased, and it is going to be opinionated. Venture on with that in mind.
One of the biggest things this reporter discusses is Clinton's abilities as a listener. He says that despite the public's view of her as a cold, calculating person, the people she has worked with always describe her as warm. They often cite listening as her greatest quality, and the reporter says that Clinton is extremely good at listening to what the people want, and going out and getting it done. And she's been successful, a lot. But the reporter also criticizes that Clinton doesn't always succeed. Whether if it's because she listens to the wrong people, or because she tries to please too many at once, sometimes her skill isn't always a gift. The reporter does praise, however, Clinton's willingness to compromise. In an interview she mentions the importance of continuously reaching out to others, even if they are your opponent.
Discussion Questions:
1. Many criticize Clinton for being wishy-washy. They say she changes her mind a lot (ie. she didn't support same sex marriage before, but now she does). However, is this actually a good thing because it reflects that she listens to the people and what they want? Or does it simply mean she's indecisive?
2. If you had to choose between the qualities of being a good speaker or being a good listener, which would you prefer in a president?
3. If Clinton becomes president, do you think that she'll do a good job?
I believe that changing your opinions is okay for many issues. As a potential leader for a country it is a positive quality to change standing based on the people's needs and opinions. I personally believe that listening is one of the best qualities to have as a leader; being a good listener is the only way that one can improve.
ReplyDeleteIn order to recite and respond to certain necessities of one, a person must first be a good listener to respond. Considering that Clinton has a child of her own, she knows what it takes to grant those her are dependent what they need, so yes, she will become a great President. Women are known for nurturing and taking care of their family which is way I trust our country in the hands of a women.
ReplyDeleteI believe it is a good choice to consider the people's opinion and for their needs. Clinton is a good speaker and good listener, while the debates trump would always just intervene he wasn't a good listener and would argue with everyone. A good listener would be the ideal president because they would actually consider and know what the people want. If Clinton become so president ithink she'll do a better job than trump so yes I think she would. What most important is what the people want and I hope she continues to show those aspects.
ReplyDeleteI think that if Clinton were too be president I believe that it would be better than Trump. Trump says things that are not true and he says the same things. If Clinton were to be president their would be more chances than Trump doing more like building a wall.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kingston, that Clinton is a better choice than Trump because she has been involved in politics for a long time. She knows what it takes to be a good president and Trump just doesn't met those qualifications.
ReplyDeleteI think that that's good that she changes her mind because shes listening to the people shes giving to trying to give the people what they want. I would want a better listener because it is easier to talk rather than listen.
ReplyDeleteIn all honesty I can see that she mainly changed her ways of thinking because she started to support Obama. Lets be honest, that was the smartest choice she ever made. A lot of Obama's supporters now support Clinton because of her taking a 180 and being someone different. Being a good listener is by far the most important thing I believe. If Clinton becomes president I can see her doing a good job... for herself of course. She's been in politics for 30 years. She knows the ins and outs of the system. She knows how to work the system. All politicians really do is lie. All of them lie. They truly just want your vote, and then when it comes time for them to do what they said they would do... Nothing. That is all it is. Trump would do the exact the same. There would honestly be no difference. I trust neither of these people to run this country. However, they are our only choices and that is nobody else's fault, but ours.
ReplyDeleteI believe if Clinton is made president of the US, she would not do a very good job. I believe that her ideas upon how we should deal with ISIS is no way helpful to our nation to reduce terrorist attacks inflicted upon the US and foreign nations. I also feel with her being involved in her email scandal that it only hurts her image, being it shows that within the 50,000+ emails that were deleted, not one contained information in which could make Hillary look bad.
ReplyDeleteI feel like being a good listener is always important especially for a president. I'm not sure how Hillary will do but I'd take her over Trump.
ReplyDeleteEven though I do not think that she will do a good job as president, I would still take her over Trump because despite changing her views constantly, she has experience in politics unlike trump and has common sense. I still do not trust her however but I would choose her over Trump.
ReplyDeleteEven though I do not think that she will do a good job as president, I would still take her over Trump because despite changing her views constantly, she has experience in politics unlike trump and has common sense. I still do not trust her however but I would choose her over Trump.
ReplyDeleteI believe that if Hillary is made President she will not do a very good job. I believe that he ideas and wants are not going to help the US. I would choose a good speaker just because people would vote for what you have to say, and not have to be indecisive.
ReplyDeleteI believe she will be a pretty decent president because she really listens what people or the people have to say to her, but at the sometime she really is not good at making decisions at all she's really indecisive and does not always stick with what she wants to do which is usually the right thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good because it shows that she listens to the people. However, this is just my opinion and she very well could be just changing her opinion to gain more supporters. It's really hard to tell. I would rather have a president who is a good listener because then the people's opinions might actually make some change. I think Clinton will be a good president because she has had a lot of political experience in and out of the white house.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good to listen to the people. It is important for the President to listen to what people have to say and make changes if they think they need to.
ReplyDeleteI think that Clinton as president would be somewhat good because the issues she addresses are important, however she may not be able to execute everything she is saying. She has lost trust with many females.
ReplyDeleteI would want a better listener because it is easier to talk rather than listen. Considering that Clinton has a child of her own, she knows what it takes to grant those her are dependent what they need, so yes, she will become a great President. She knows what it takes to be a good president and Trump just doesn't met those qualifications.
ReplyDeletePeople are constantly calling hillary clinton a criminal. how exactly? she was secretary of state. that is a job that comes into contact with a lot of sensitive classified information. do people want that to be public
ReplyDeletePeople are constantly calling hillary clinton a criminal. how exactly? she was secretary of state. that is a job that comes into contact with a lot of sensitive classified information. do people want that to be public
ReplyDeleteI'd prefer that she be a good listener because it shows she listens to the people. I think that it is good that she can change her mind because it shows that she is willing to change and learn to better help the country.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think she would make a good president because she is a good listener. She has experience, and she does a good job at catering to minorities. This is a valuable element of a good leader and it should not be compromised in any way.
ReplyDeleteI think the facts that Clinton changes her opinion is not so much a bad trait as it is a good one. As a potential leader for the United States, it is good to be able to listen to others and consider all options before coming up with a new opinion. If she never changes her mind about things, then she wouldn't be able to be a good president, because that would mean she doesn't listen to the people.
ReplyDeleteI believe that she would have made a good president. However, I do not believe that she would be a great one. She is extremely experienced and qualified for the position, but she most likely would not have been able to pass many laws and get a lot of stuff done. I believe that when Clinton changes her mind, it shows that everyone can change and grow and expand their thoughts and beliefs to what is relevant in society. Being able to have an open mind and really listen to those with ideas shows that Clinton would make a good president because she would listen to the people.
ReplyDeleteI would pick a president that has the quality of being a good listener because the US is a democracy that should be governed by the people whose ideas and opinions should be reflected through the president. If the president was great at listening and taking in what the civilians want, the president will do a good job of implementing a governed society that the people like.
ReplyDeleteI would pick being a good listener because people's opinions help come up with an decision.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Makaiya for picking to be a good listener because it really does help you make great decisions
ReplyDeleteI think she would have been a good president because she would listen and cater to the people's needs. She thinks of the whole country not just a specific group. She also has her husband Bill who was not such a bad president
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