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> He sure seemed like a legitimately good man. And I think this is where politics around the world has gone wrong. A decade or two ago I would genuinely have
by grecy 2y ago
> He sure seemed like a legitimately good man.
And I think this is where politics around the world has gone wrong.
A decade or two ago I would genuinely have been happy for the leader of a country, or mayor or whatever elected leader to date my sister or to watch my kids or something like that.
These days it feels like the most narcissistic a-holes get voted in. I wouldn't trust these people with my dog, and basically every country is suffering for it.
(Jacinda Ardern being the massive exception. I'm sure there are more exceptions too)
- matsemann 2y agoYesterday I watched an episode of a tv-show here in Norway ("A-laget") where people with severe autism, downs and similar interviews famous people. This episode was them interviewing our prime minister. And he was honestly so sweet, even when they asked questions with no filters. He also visited a ski-podcast I listen to, and there as well he came across as a very likeable guy. I don't vote for him, but I honestly think he's a good person. I hope we avoid getting the same kind of rhetoric and harshness when we have our election next year, that we've seen in recent years in other countries.
- grecy 2y agoGood to hear there are more world leaders that are genuinely good people. I hope we can make it "normal" again around the world.
- bowsamic 2y agoIt will happen everywhere, it’s where the incentives push towards
- lukan 2y agoI guess I have to seriously start learning norsk again. I am not aware of german likable politicians in (potential) top positions. (Also I love the norwegian wilderness)