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[+] Jimius@discuss.tchncs.de 114 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 child) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 69 points 1 year ago (1 child) I am Ukrainian and I was really proud of Zelenskyy and the way he interacted with new administration. He kept his cool while also letting them the current administration know (in a subtle manner) that there is a big gulf between their pipe dreams and reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 35 points 1 year ago (1 child) I'm American and I am in complete awe of Zelenakyy. Humanity gets so few people of his quality in a lifetime. He is truly inspirational. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] alanjaow@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 child) I feel like he is closer to the norm than we think. We should all strive to be like that, rather than relegating it to random chance. We should also demand more of our leaders. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 6 points 1 year ago The best rulers are those who hate the idea of ruling. The best leaders are those who are thrust into the situation. What we should be taking away from all of this is that no one who wants power should be given any. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Skiluros@sh.itjust.works 69 points 1 year ago (1 child) I am Ukrainian and I was really proud of Zelenskyy and the way he interacted with new administration. He kept his cool while also letting them the current administration know (in a subtle manner) that there is a big gulf between their pipe dreams and reality. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 35 points 1 year ago (1 child) I'm American and I am in complete awe of Zelenakyy. Humanity gets so few people of his quality in a lifetime. He is truly inspirational. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] alanjaow@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 child) I feel like he is closer to the norm than we think. We should all strive to be like that, rather than relegating it to random chance. We should also demand more of our leaders. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 6 points 1 year ago The best rulers are those who hate the idea of ruling. The best leaders are those who are thrust into the situation. What we should be taking away from all of this is that no one who wants power should be given any. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 35 points 1 year ago (1 child) I'm American and I am in complete awe of Zelenakyy. Humanity gets so few people of his quality in a lifetime. He is truly inspirational. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] alanjaow@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 child) I feel like he is closer to the norm than we think. We should all strive to be like that, rather than relegating it to random chance. We should also demand more of our leaders. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 6 points 1 year ago The best rulers are those who hate the idea of ruling. The best leaders are those who are thrust into the situation. What we should be taking away from all of this is that no one who wants power should be given any. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] alanjaow@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 child) I feel like he is closer to the norm than we think. We should all strive to be like that, rather than relegating it to random chance. We should also demand more of our leaders. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 6 points 1 year ago The best rulers are those who hate the idea of ruling. The best leaders are those who are thrust into the situation. What we should be taking away from all of this is that no one who wants power should be given any. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.funami.tech 6 points 1 year ago The best rulers are those who hate the idea of ruling. The best leaders are those who are thrust into the situation. What we should be taking away from all of this is that no one who wants power should be given any. permalink fedilink source parent