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MIButterfly

(2,702 posts)
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 05:10 PM Jan 2026

I don't understand economics,

but I want a president who, if he doesn't fully understand economics, will surround himself with people who are educated and knowledgeable about and understand economics.

I don't understand foreign policy, but I want a president, who if he doesn't fully understand foreign policy, will surround himself with people who are educated and knowledgeable about and understand foreign policy.

I don't understand a lot of things, but I want a president who, if there is something he doesn't fully understand, will surround himself with people who are educated and knowledgeable about and understand what he doesn't fully understand.

I don't want a president who thinks he knows everything and surrounds himself with yes-men and women; who appoints people based on how much money they contributed to his campaign; or he liked what they said about him on TV; or they're good-looking or whatever other stupid reason he has.

As a matter of fact, I would prefer a SMART president.

Is that too much to ask?

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I don't understand economics, (Original Post) MIButterfly Jan 2026 OP
Great post! Congrats on #2000 nature-lover Jan 2026 #1
Thank you, nature-lover! MIButterfly Jan 2026 #2
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