My Dog Could Be President; My Dog Should Be President!

So many reasons,so many qualifications, so few drawbacks . . .

For openers, she is a she, which takes one big issue off the table right away.  Further, she attempts to mark by lifting a leg, demonstrating a male capability enhanced, as we used to say about Ginger Rogers, by doing everything backward and in high heels. 

Second, she is 35 years of age, at least in dog years. Third, she was born in the USA of US-born parents. So much for the basics; now for the cosmetics, the optics of a campaign.

Her hair is stylishly long, and of a color one would not think occurs in nature. Generally even-tempered, she has a tendency to occasionally go barking mad. She is friends with all, but will defend her territory, and our safety, with a ferocity and tenacity that gives mullahs the willies and door-to-door con artistes the shakes.

She admittedly is shameless about cadging gifts, treats, and other inducements from anyone, even investment bankers. On the plus side, she cannot remember the next day who gave her what, so reciprocates with zero in the quid pro quo department.

She is not skilled in duplicity, which is a handicap in campaigning, but compensates by bringing together all camps in a friendly romp. And, she especially captivates the young, securing an advantage with a new generation that ought to pay off for several election cycles.

An ecumenical agnostic, she wins over evangelicals without becoming captive to theologies that turn away those of other persuasions. In short, her future looks bright, and the benefit to the Republic is readily apparent.

She is not prone to evil or slander, although she borrows others' bones, given sufficient temptation.  Loyal beyond all reason, she also knows - senses - when it is appropriate to give comfort and sympathy.

In short, I am confident in her judgment with a paw on the nuclear button, and in her recognition as a worthy player on the global stage, among a multi-national cohort that, if musically inclined, might be known as Casting Clowns.

Perhaps politics is not your thing. I'll not suggest that you need to channel canine behavior in all aspects of professional life. But, I would ask that you consider how adopting a few of my dog's techniques in relationships and collaboration might help make the daily grind a bit smoother.  Not to mention easing the path to greater prominence and warranting a higher regard for skills in relationship management.