Jan 27, 2010
What does it take to become president?
Atlernatively titled: This is my new motto. or More on why women should rule the world
This morning I was researching slacking off as I normally do and came across a New York Times article about State of the Nation/Union/Country. Apparently, the US isn’t the only county to have an annual State Address. I was intrigued, and clicked to see what other leaders have been talking about lately. Mostly its boring, economic stuff but this one quote from Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her (yes, I said her) State of the Nation Address on July 27, 2009 took my by surprise and caused me to do a double read.
I did not become president to be popular. To work, to lead, to protect and preserve our country, our people — that is why I became president. To those who want to be president, this advice: If you really want something done, just do it. Do it hard, do it well. Don’t pussyfoot. Don’t pander. And don’t say bad words in public.
Wouldn’t we be better off if all the world’s leaders felt and behaved this way?
Dude. Be president. Please.
And how cool that it was the Filipina president that busted out that quote. My mom will love you even more when she hears you’re loving on her country
Marie: I’ve MISSED you!!!!
Hon, I have every intention of becoming president. I just have to stop cursing in public (including here) and generally get myself together.
Please tell your mom that I said hello, and that I am a HUGE fan of Filipina women.
Now there’s a thought! Women ruling the world, I like it! The quote: dope, I might have to add it to my favs. Thanks for the post, chica.