Is Trump Too Dumb to be President?

[WDW1974]

Just a question because I am fascinated that anyone thinks the man is fit to lead anything, let alone the USA. And one of the biggest reasons is because I firmly believe he is flat out the dumbest man to hold that office in my lifetime.

What do y'all think? (Putting aside your own political leanings or biases and just judging on what he has displayed.)

I guess the next question is should candidates be made to go through some sort of mental health screening (can you imagine how both parties would demand to have members of their party do the tests?) or should anyone of any intellect and mental makeup be allowed such awesome power?

 

[Mr Ferret 88]

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Let's make this very simple

NO


Why because . . . . HE IS ALREADY PRESIDENT .

 

[MinnieM123]

I guess the next question is should candidates be made to go through some sort of mental health screening

Oh heck no--if a test like that was mandated, none of the candidates for president, from any of the political parties, would ever pass!

 

[hakunamatata]

If we start having tests like that then the next thing you know you will have to be tested for mental competance to do other things, like maybe post on an interweb forum.

 

[Disneyfan_76]

Your asking the wrong question. Is he too dumb/crazy to be president?.....of course. The real question is are the people who voted for him too dumb to be allowed to vote.

 

[hakunamatata]

Your asking the wrong question. Is he too dumb/crazy to be president?.....of course. The real question is are the people who voted for him too dumb to be allowed to vote.

And then the question gets asked, "Who are you to judge others?"

 

[Lets Respect]

Do I think he's dumb? If you mean a low IQ, no, absolutely not. He is probably gifted.

If we are talking about wisdom, that might be a different question.

I do think we need an age cap on who can run for office. We have a minimum, now we need a maximum. 65 would be a good cap in my opinion. It would have prevented Hillary and Donald from getting the nominations

 

[disneygeek90]

Let's make this very simple

NO


Why because . . . . HE IS ALREADY PRESIDENT .

But is he too dumb to be a functional president that doesn't call out every media source as lies and rants as if he's a 12 year old on twitter?

 

[hakunamatata]

But is he too dumb to be a functional president that doesn't call out every media source as lies and rants as if he's a 12 year old on twitter?

Isnt that what Twitter is for?

 

[HMF]

I guess the next question is should candidates be made to go through some sort of mental health screening (can you imagine how both parties would demand to have members of their party do the tests?) or should anyone of any intellect and mental makeup be allowed such awesome power?

Well, I am a strong supporter of neurodiversity, That being said, In Trumps case he does not seem to have the mental strength to be in charge of anything let alone the nuclear codes.

 

[disneygeek90]

Isnt that what Twitter is for?

Only if you’re actually 12.

 

[Mr Ferret 88]

But is he too dumb to be a functional president that doesn't call out every media source as lies and rants as if he's a 12 year old on twitter?

That isn't the question being asked in the title of the thread.

 

[disneygeek90]

That isn't the question being asked in the title of the thread.

He's too dumb to be functional and knowledgeable about how to be and act presidential, yes.

 

[Andrew C]

I guess the next question is should candidates be made to go through some sort of mental health screening (can you imagine how both parties would demand to have members of their party do the tests?) or should anyone of any intellect and mental makeup be allowed such awesome power?

Really not trying to be a jerk here. But my first thought after reading the above was that this sounds like something right out of a Nazi playbook. Mental health screenings? Sounds like, "Get rid of the 'impure' in our government."

Anyways, I am not really a fan of Trump but I would not confuse his bombastic personality and over the top rhetoric for stupidity. Most of what he says and does is intentional and for a specific purpose, whether you like it or not. Underestimating his intelligence and drive to succeed is one of the main reasons why he is now President.

 

[HMF]

Really not trying to be a jerk here. But my first thought after reading the above was that this sounds like something right out of a Nazi playbook. Mental health screenings? Sounds like, "Get rid of the 'impure' in our government.".

What Spirit is suggesting is not wiping out the mentally ill, Just preventing the mentally ill from becoming President. That being said that brings up a debate on what constitutes mental illness versus Neurodiversity and all that fun stuff.

 

[xdan0920]

If we start having tests like that then the next thing you know you will have to be tested for mental competance to do other things, like maybe post on an interweb forum.

This is the right idea. I propose we start by issuing some sort of test in order to be able to pro-create. Selina Meyer said it best.

 

[hakunamatata]

Really not trying to be a jerk here. But my first thought after reading the above was that this sounds like something right out of a Nazi playbook. Mental health screenings? Sounds like, "Get rid of the 'impure' in our government."

Anyways, I am not really a fan of Trump but I would not confuse his bombastic personality and over the top rhetoric for stupidity. Most of what he says and does is intentional and for a specific purpose, whether you like it or not. Underestimating his intelligence and drive to succeed is one of the main reasons why he is now President.

Yep. People have gotten too used to overly sensative career politicians that are only there to perpetuate the political class. Not used to someone who operates under a different playbook that doesnt include filtering everything through a PC lense.

 

[hakunamatata]

What Spirit is suggesting is not wiping out the mentally ill, Just preventing the mentally ill from becoming President. That being said that brings up a debate on what constitutes mental illness versus Neurodiversity and all that fun stuff.

And just because you dont agree with someones position doesnt mean either or both are mentally ill or incapable of performing a set of tasks or duties.

 

[HMF]

And just because you dont agree with someones position doesnt mean either or both are mentally ill or incapable of performing a set of tasks or duties.

I personally would not trust a mentally ill person with the power of the Presidency but you would have to be very precise when defining what Mental illness is.

 

[seascape]

Just a question because I am fascinated that anyone thinks the man is fit to lead anything, let alone the USA. And one of the biggest reasons is because I firmly believe he is flat out the dumbest man to hold that office in my lifetime.

What do y'all think? (Putting aside your own political leanings or biases and just judging on what he has displayed.)

I guess the next question is should candidates be made to go through some sort of mental health screening (can you imagine how both parties would demand to have members of their party do the tests?) or should anyone of any intellect and mental makeup be allowed such awesome power?

The only requirement to run for the Presidency is to be 35 and a naturalized American. He is qualified. Is he the smartest President we have had no. He is also the most unqualified person to ever be elected. However he and the second most unqualified person to be elected have ine thing in common, they ran againt and won against the most unpopular person to ever run, Hillary Clinton.