"The President in particular is very much a figurehead - he wields no real power whatsoever. He is apparently chosen by the government, but the qualities he is required to display are not those of leadership but those of finely judged outrage. For this reason the President is always a controversial choice, always an infuriating but fascinating character. His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it." - Douglas Adams 1979
Me too, then he proceeded to describe the Trump in a carefully parsed way to make it seem Trump was not a 3rd grader needing remedial schooling to keep up with other 3rd graders.
This is great! Really happy to see the range of political views that this club presents. Listening to a guy harping on strategic EMPATHY, I think is part of the solution to some of the problems we having dealing American to American. Excited for more content from this channel
Those who can, do. He didn't. Those who can't teach. He's currently teaching at Stanford. Hey general, all enemies, right, foreign and domestic. Nah, $$ y'all.
He views and evaluates the world through a single dangerous militaristic lens "friends and enemies" Also he sounds like a fossil fuel cheerleader claiming increasing extraction will finance a green transition. Go away, no one's trying to read your book.
Not listening to a guy who talks about duty but then dodges it to sell books.
Excellent Work General!! Thank You
EXCELLENT FANTASTIC COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY OF AMERICAN.PEOPLE
"The President in particular is very much a figurehead - he wields no real power whatsoever. He is apparently chosen by the government, but the qualities he is required to display are not those of leadership but those of finely judged outrage. For this reason the President is always a controversial choice, always an infuriating but fascinating character. His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it." - Douglas Adams 1979
I stopped listening when McMaster was asked if trump was a patriot and he answered "yes."
Me too, then he proceeded to describe the Trump in a carefully parsed way to make it seem Trump was not a 3rd grader needing remedial schooling to keep up with other 3rd graders.
I know, like wtf. Maybe to cover his own ass for working for him? But to brown nose for me
me too
Another insightful speaker McMaster, now I'm hungry...
Cashing in on the Trump disaster.
47:53 He's shooting his shot to be Secretary of Defense.
This is great! Really happy to see the range of political views that this club presents. Listening to a guy harping on strategic EMPATHY, I think is part of the solution to some of the problems we having dealing American to American. Excited for more content from this channel
If DJT was so great, why was McMaster there only a year?
Good journalism thank you enjoyed
A rational clear voice emerging from the rubble/garbage that is DT’s mess
" fear isnt a useful emotion"
Those who can, do. He didn't. Those who can't teach. He's currently teaching at Stanford. Hey general, all enemies, right, foreign and domestic. Nah, $$ y'all.
I would like to see The Commonwealth Club fix & repair The beatiful city of San Francisco.
its my home that I love
Disappointed in this man. His ego gets in the way of giving the truth about Trump. He makes it seem as if Trump is normal when he is not.
McMaster should run for President.
How I wish he were running for President
I agree. We needed a voice like his in 2016 and 2020.
@@arthurmann8977except we don't need an old stale cold war religious thinker
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This man is a disappointment. A hero turned sycophant who can't quite reject Drumpf. Sad.
@@mitote01 welcome in the world of politics, diplomacy and strategy.
He views and evaluates the world through a single dangerous militaristic lens "friends and enemies" Also he sounds like a fossil fuel cheerleader claiming increasing extraction will finance a green transition. Go away, no one's trying to read your book.