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MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 03:18 PM Apr 2016

Presidents Get to Meet Important Leaders and Heads of State

As President, Hillary Clinton will have an opportunity for meetings with many world leaders.

Here's an example from President Obama's term in office:

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Presidents Get to Meet Important Leaders and Heads of State (Original Post) MineralMan Apr 2016 OP
So would a President Trump, which would be pretty dreadful. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2016 #1
I know. Scary, isn't it. MineralMan Apr 2016 #3
When you get right down to it, Hillary has already met many of the world leaders, Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #2
Yes. You're absolutely right. MineralMan Apr 2016 #4

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
1. So would a President Trump, which would be pretty dreadful.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 03:23 PM
Apr 2016

I can't imagine how tacky his state dinners would be, especially after he redecorated the White House after his own hideous nouveau-riche apartment, which looks like Versailles as decorated by Saddam Hussein's pimp. He'd probably have strippers as the entertainment.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
3. I know. Scary, isn't it.
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 03:26 PM
Apr 2016

He's a boorish, rude, unpleasant man. He also has a penchant for insulting people without even knowing he has done that. Not great characteristics in a President. Neither is blustering, which seems to be his main personality trait.

On the other hand, Hillary Clinton has considerable experience with meeting world leaders and has made many good connections during her time as Secretary of State. That works strongly in her favor. She's already a skilled diplomat.

Arkansas Granny

(31,518 posts)
2. When you get right down to it, Hillary has already met many of the world leaders,
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 03:23 PM
Apr 2016

is familiar with issues on the international level and has the experience and diplomacy needed to work with other heads of state.

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