Karatekan t1_ixwdmuf wrote
Reply to comment by TaskForceCausality in TIL Singapore’s constitution requires the President to have experience as a minister - or as CEO of a large, profitable company. by ltdanhasnolegs
Lol what? Obama, Clinton and Carter, to name a few in the modern era, were neither lifelong political operators or particularly rich before becoming president.
Eric1491625 t1_ixypib5 wrote
The Singapore government argued that its rules ensures a proper and dignified person takes the presidency.
Local critics pointed out that under the criteria, Obama would not be eligible for the presidency - but Donald Trump would be (so would Elon Musk).
Rich CEO =/= presidential demeanour.
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