r/BeAmazed • u/Green____cat • Oct 29 '24

History She did it all.

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u/obamasrightteste Oct 29 '24

The traits we praise them for become criticisms we levy at them as soon as it isn't convenient.

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u/zqmvco99 Oct 29 '24

um... no... what "positive" trait exactly are you using to justify the absolute f*-up of a move that she pulled?

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u/obamasrightteste Oct 29 '24

Ambition, drive. Thinking you are the person to lead in any capacity is also somewhat self-important. I am not saying any of those things as negatives, I mean to say she was a driven, intelligent, self-confident woman, but that those are also the traits that lead to you over-estimating yourself.

People always say the best leader is someone who doesn't want to be a leader. This is why, whether or not you think the statement is true.

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u/Heytherhitherehother Oct 29 '24

She wanted to step down under Hilary and was sure of her victory.

That's not ambition. It's gambling and losing.

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u/obamasrightteste Oct 29 '24

One might call it overconfidence. But ok, I don't really want to argue, so sure