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Greenland minister tearful as she describes ‘intense pressure’ amid Trump’s threats (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 1 month ago by remington@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] Kissaki@beehaw.org 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I don't think it's a bad thing. And it's not weakness. It's humanizing. It's the alternative model to showy leaders. Being human and vulnerable can be great for rallying support and empathy. It'll certainly elevate reach of reports about this occurrence.

As long as actions remain firm and decisive, being human does not change those.

For a democratic human system vulnerable humans seem like appropriate leaders. As long as they're competent and caring for the right things.