we expect from a statesman to be, at least, professional. Right? — javi2541997
Then why not discuss what she has done professionally rather than clutching your pearls because she was videoed dancing at a private party? — Fooloso4
A politician should not be involved in "private" affairs because she is a public representative. — javi2541997
But Benkei started this OP to debate about this specific behaviour not her professional agenda... — javi2541997
we expect from a statesman to be, at least, professional. — javi2541997
We should expect more straightness from a PM. — javi2541997
But actually it's pretty crazy that a highly succesful woman, who also happens to dance well, is forced for political reasons to take a drugtest. — Benkei
We even criticised Boris Johson for the same reason when he was partying at downing street — javi2541997
Choose a better counter-example, not Trump, for christ's sake. — L'éléphant
You lost your mojo here.That's a strawman. I didn't say she should get a pass because Trump is worse. I pretty clearly said her actions were fine under any standard.
She seems remarkably normal. That's what I saw. — Hanover
And my response is, if Benkei believes her behavior is normal, then why is there a need to bring in Trump, the gambler, the alcoholic, and the drug addict? Why not just say, her behavior is common and indicative of a mature statesman as shown on the video?I also agree with Benkei's comments that if you do believe her behavior is substandard, then you have to explain why you don't think men behaving worse is also substandard. — Hanover
No, it's not enough to show the video of her dancing and everyone should come to agreement this is a normal behavior of a leader having fun. — L'éléphant
I support the idea that statesmen and leaders shouldn't behave like how she behaved in that party. She has a responsibility to her entire nation and a role model to the public. — L'éléphant
if Benkei believes her behavior is normal, then why is there a need to bring in Trump, — L'éléphant
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