Tory leadership. Which do you think is/are the most important of quality(ies) for a leader.?
I would say Integrity, which a dictionary defines as "state of being entire; an unimpaired state; honesty;probity.
You do not have to worry about whether he/she is telling the truth or making proper predictions. You do have to know them for quite a while to be able to judge whether what they are saying fits in with what has gone before and is rational. If they "fit together like the picture on a jigsaw with links like the well known jigsaw pieces" ,then they have integrity.
One candidate has it. The other does not. Just heard on LBC Fri 5.0pm, one poll says he is in the lead.
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It depends upon from which perspective you are coming to the question.
The requisite qualities for being a Tory leader are totally different from those required to be a competent leader of a country.
For example in order to be a Tory leader one must by necessity hold certain views and priorities that are completely at odd with being humane, since right wing political philosophy is entirely pragmatic, materially based and denies rights to the individual when they come into conflict with the financial, economic or the state.
Like wise much Tory doctrine is based upon the idea of trickle down economics theorizing that the financia well being of the elite will result in financial well being of all.
This is a proven fallacy but is no the less an almost "sacred" doctrine of right wing political thinking along with the idea that people are a near infinite resource however money and property are not and so should be given superior legal status.
Left wing thinking begins with the general doctrine that the well being of all citizens will by necessity result in a better society for all, that life outweighs property and that there is no default criteria to define a social elite other that achievement for the benefit of all.
Therefore a "good" Tory leader will offer a package of policies and assure it is what you want and expect you to trust him/her.
A "good" leader will look at what is needed and provide it and then will bring about a situation where your wants may be earned fairly.
LenHazell53
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June 28, 2019
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It depends who is being lead!
Geoffrey51
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June 28, 2019
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I know that people trying to become more influential politicians do adapt specifically to get elected. But why should they - cannot they think of leading everyone? study human nature without always thinking only of the rich in society.
Boris has been sacked several times in both his career as a journalist and as a politician for lying. It does not seem to matter a jot to the Tory party members who look like they are going to elect him as their leader, and by default our Prime Minister. I’m sure Jeremy Hunt has lied at some time too, but has not been outed as a serial liar as Boris Johnston has. I believe his conduct to be less than truthful and his performance as Foreign Secretary abysmal...both should disbar him from this highest of public office.
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