We have always witnessed and experienced some degree of populist leadership. However, today we see a somewhat dangerous degree of populism that often includes the use of empty rhetoric and promises, instead of seriously considering the best way forward to improve and protect our future, while addressing the challenges ahead. we are introduced, in – present! Although it may be human nature to try to blame others and then complain about the results, in doing so populism only works because voters are often manipulated into being told what they want to hear rather than what they want to hear. they need to know and consider. Wouldn’t we be better off when someone we chose was up for any challenge that came their way? With that in mind, this article will attempt to consider, examine, review, and briefly discuss 6 dangers of populist leadership.
one. We need to be told what we need to know, rather than just what we want to hear: Wake up, America, and demand that your public leaders refrain from making empty promises and using populist rhetoric, when we need quality leadership that is realistic, relevant, prepared, and sustainable! Now, perhaps more than ever before in recent memory, unless/until our public officials look at the big picture, understand the relevant and sustainable needs and priorities, we face a potentially dangerous future!
two. Polarize, instead of unify: President Trump often seems to use polarizing rhetoric, when we would benefit if his efforts focused on bringing us together, for the greater good! Few of us remember the level of polarization, in recent memory, that we are experiencing today!
3. No meeting of minds: Partisan politics has always existed and always will exist, but, when the level and extreme nature of this has created an apparent unwillingness to seek a meeting of minds, for the greater good, our nation, the planet, and our citizens, suffer!
Four. Too much partisanship: In the past, elected officials disagreed, but many were willing to walk across the aisle to do what was needed for the American people. The current level of extremism and extreme partisanship rarely serves the best interests of society at large!
5. Dangerous, antagonistic rhetoric: Although it may be politically advantageous for President Trump to use rhetoric, doing so is potentially dangerous in the long run, because it is antagonistic and polarizing, when we generally benefit, when uniting America for the greater good!
6. Empty promises: If you cheat on me once, it’s my fault. Fool me, again, what a shame! Wake up, America, and demand facts, instead of empty promises!
We can ignore the challenges of the present and/or try to make excuses or denials, but America only benefits when its leaders prioritize, look at the big picture, and create the best workable solutions. ! Will you demand more and better from politicians in the future, before it is too late?