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Are They a Statesman . . . . or a Politician?

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Are They a Statesman . . . . or a Politician?

“A statesman is a politician who places himself at the

service of the nation. A politician is a statesman

who places the nation at his service.”

George Pompidon 1911 – 1974, Prime Minister of France

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

Are they a statesman . . . . or a politician?

 

The play on the words in the quote may sound similar . . . . The differences in the meaning of the words are enormous and the impact . . . . of the words have an enormous impact on the nation.

 

The questions becomes are we sending statesman to Washington or politician?

 

Far too many elected officials at every level of office are politicians and far too little are a statesman.

 

America is a diverse nation of hard working people trying to provide for their families . . . . and are trying to make a better life for their children. At the same time there are far too many politician standing in the way of the American families . . . . and putting their interests above that of the nations.

 

We have reached a time in the country that the politicians need to move on . . . . and get a real day job like the hard working American people. They would have a better understanding of what the America people are experiencing trying to find a full time job.

 

Are they a statesman . . . . or a politician? Embrace the statesman . . . . and send the politician home packing. 

 

©2015 Lou Ludwig Success Tips, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

 

Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

omg...that Pompidon quote means so much today here, in america today. thanks

Oct 20, 2015 02:04 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Great post,  Lou Ludwig It would be nice to send all the politicians packing  and if that could ever happen, I feel we would be left with a fraction of a percent left in office.

Oct 20, 2015 02:05 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. Outstanding quote that you shared with us, not sure there is a better time in our history. The quote is so very true.

Oct 20, 2015 05:55 PM
Ted Glover
Alderman Classic Realty, LLC - Moultrie, GA
ABR in Moultrie, Georgia 229-854-5422

Lou Ludwig the title for either shows some respect. At least once upon a time. Politicians promise and lie and claim they will produce results if elected. But what we get are just the lies and empty promises with someone who wants another term to continue to get results during the next term. What they need is to be terminated immediately. That is fired, replaced and removed from that position and sent home without pay for failing to do the job that was promised. "Whew"

Oct 20, 2015 07:09 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Lou - we desperately need statesmen.  Let's hope we get some more.

Oct 20, 2015 08:40 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Lou. Timely quote. My choice is a stateman, but my bet is we get a politician!! Enjoy your day!

Oct 20, 2015 08:49 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Lou Ludwig 

I believe many go to Washington with noble intentions and then find themselves being sucked into the corruption that exists. 

Oct 20, 2015 09:33 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We certainly have an over supply of politicians in national leadership positions.

Oct 20, 2015 10:41 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Another great quote, and one that i have not heard before...thanks!

Oct 20, 2015 11:54 PM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I think 99% of the people in government now days are politicians. Hopefully that will change, but I do not see it happening sadly.

Oct 21, 2015 04:26 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

With new elections coming around, this is a good thought to look at for each one.

Oct 21, 2015 09:14 AM