The worst characteristic in any leader is hubris, which is best described as a combination of arrogance and stupidity. Sadly, our current leaders in Washington, D.C. have an abundance of it.
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Amen Brother, Amen.
Yes, it’s regrettable we elected a POTUS who perennially appears to believe that everyone else in the room is stupider than he is. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903454504576486752134553990.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop
Unfortunately, the reverse is typically a far more accurate description of the situation.