Presidential Intelligence

Nobody has been more critical of HRC (see past postings) in terms of policy (past and present) than me but, seriously folks, please consider the alternative and the potential damage a Trump presidency could unleash upon the world. Even if one holds that Clinton somehow (by virtue of a unique calculus) is equally problematic, then simply compare each candidate's ability to grasp fundamental ideas, hold multiple thoughts simultaneously, articulate a reasoned argument, and actually listen to and retain multi-layered concepts on a wide range of issues that will require serious attention in the coming days. Elizabeth Warren relates a very telling story of the time when HRC sought out Warren's advice and expertise on a particular thorny issue. Her take away from the session was that, in spite of their many differences, HRC was by far the best student Warren had ever encountered in terms of her ability to deeply listen, retain information and then restate the various details of the concepts implicit in the instruction. This illustrates a level of intelligence hopefully most of us can agree is a necessary prerequisite for the job currently in question. If for no other reason, please compare the intellectual competency of the two applicants and soberly consider this factor when forming your final decision in November.