What is it with men and war? The latest tete-a-tete between the U.S. and Russia is nothing more than a very dangerous “mine is bigger than yours” contest between two countries’ presidents. When will male leaders recognize that this back-and-forth penis contest does nothing to alleviate tense foreign relations?
Without any apparent irony, Bush called Russia a “bully.” Also without irony, McCain said, “In the 21st century, nations don’t invade other nations.” How can Russia (or the rest of the world, for that matter) even take us seriously? We’re a bully too! And we’ve invaded TWO sovereign nations! How is berating Russia for our own mistakes helping the diplomatic situation? Why do we always have to speak before thinking? And why oh why can’t we ever take a back seat, work behind the scenes, let others (like France) be the diplomatic face?
As much as I hate to place blanket blame on the other half of the population, I think it’s time to elect some women. Men may be better at brandishing swords and talking tough, but women are naturally better communicators. They also lack the key ingredient that starts all these world messes: testosterone.
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