When leaders are no longer beholden to the people who elected them, corruption results and the recruitment of extremists becomes easier.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I have seen how leaders rule by intimidation. Leaders who demonize and dehumanize entire groups of people often do so because they have nothing else to offer. And I have seen how places that stifle the voices and dismiss the potential of their citizens are diminished: how they are less vital, less hopeful, less free.
I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.
If people want to get into leadership through corrupt practices, through corrupt means, I think that's detestable; we have to take action.
In times of crisis, the incumbent suffers. And the bigger the crisis, the greater the punishment inflicted on those in power unless they do something that makes a change.
When scrutiny is lacking, tyranny, corruption and man's baser qualities have a better chance of entering into the public business of any government.
You know, the truth is this: it is a leader's job to challenge the status quo. And when you do, you make enemies.
There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way.
When the world lacks muscular and wise American leadership, it devolves into total chaos, which, in turn, produces unspeakable evils.
Leaders need to be optimists. Their vision is beyond the present.
When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.