The first of this month’s quotes (published in 2018) encapsulates issues relating to a new political era of American power and ruthlessness. The potentially disastrous outcome of the current political scenario is a damaging global trade war. And while the term ‘interdependence’ is not specifically referenced, its necessity is summarised in the second quote’s emphasis on the critical need for interaction and collaboration between people and states.
‘Democracy cannot survive its current downward drift into tribalism, extremism and seething resentment. Today it’s “us versus them” in America. Politics is little more than blood sport. As a result our willingness to believe the worst about everyone outside our own bubble is growing and our ability to solve problems and seize opportunities is shrinking.’
BILL CLINTON & JAMES PATTERSON
‘What will emerge eventually is a new set of rules, The idea that we are moving towards a non-rules based system is a nonsense. States and people have to interact.’
PHILLIPE SANDS
Both quotes listed via: LEADERSHIP – EQ4U
GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES
Words that encapsulate ruthlessly destructive leadership traits:
Bigotry – obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction/ intolerant of any ideas other than his or her own.
Foment – to stir up conflict/to incite or cause troublesome acts.
Peremptory – insisting on immediate attention or obedience
Vengeful – seeking harm in return for a perceived injury.
Vituperative – full of angry criticism or abuse
Warmest & best wishes
