Magnanimous: (((Crosspost from GD)))

[DFab420]

–adjective
1.
generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
2.
high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler.
3.
proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.


This used to be considered a just and desirable attribute, especially for leaders.. Is it still?

Discuss

[jaxx]

1. Yes it is.

[DFab420]

2. Hahaha I'm glad at least ONE person seems to think so.

I was expecting some hardy hear-hears but I guess people really think magnanimity is outdated..

[jaxx]

3. It's not acceptable to some, rable rousing is more the style.

[Fearless]

4. Do anything that it takes to be effective.

[DFab420]

5. Like putting SS and Medicare on the table for cuts????

I mean if you think you should do ANYTHING to be effective.....

[Fearless]

7. No no! Effective in my mind is not touching social programs!

[DFab420]

9. Ah so you want an effective leader who will do whatever it takes to get things done

Expect when you think it it's ok not to be.

You really just want him to do what YOU tell him huh??

[Fearless]

10. I want him to not touch social programs. Do you agree or disagree?

[DFab420]

6. ??? Anything ???

[Fearless]

8. Such as?