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By David Magallanes / Guest contributor
David Magallanes
I may be disappointed that Mike Pence became our Vice President for several reasons, but mainly because of what brought about his ascent in American politics—namely, the unexpected victory of his boss.
Nonetheless, I give Mr. Pence much credit for giving this impending administration a measure of civility and old-fashioned good manners—straight from the heartland of America. Common courtesy was generally lacking in the throes of the viciously ugly political civil war launched during the 2016 campaign for the presidency.
Many of us are familiar with the recent news story*. Mr. Pence was being both booed and simultaneously cheered by the audience at a theater performance of the Broadway musical, “Hamilton.” His boss, never one to avoid a Twitter fight even though, for his own good, he should instead be spinning up to speed on becoming a competent president, demanded that the cast “apologize,” despite their respectful tone upon addressing Mr. Pence. Whether or not they should have engaged with him at all is a legitimate matter of dispute. The president-elect charged that his future vice-president had been “harassed” by the cast, though, as usual, there is plenty of evidence contrary to Mr. Trump’s Twitter-tantrum claim.
In contrast, with the graciousness of a gentleman, Mr. Pence told his daughter and her cousins who were accompanying him that the mixed cheers and boos were the “sounds of freedom.” Additionally, he proclaimed that he enjoyed the show, was not offended, and did not want an apology.
Let us give thanks that, given what we are going to have to live with for the next four years (at least), we have in Mr. Pence, whether we agree with him or not, a leader with the disposition of a courteous diplomat. If the example and tone set by the future president are any indication, this administration is going to need a temperamental counterweight.
*Fox News Politics — Pence says no need for apology after ‘Hamilton’ jeers, lecture
— David Magallanes is a writer, speaker and social network marketing consultant. You may visit his web site, dedicated to honoring daughters and keeping them healthy, at www.roses4daughters.com.
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Así Suena la Libertad
Por David Magallanes / Columnista invitado
Me decepciona que Mike Pence se convirtiera en nuestro vicepresidente por varias razones, pero principalmente por lo que impulsó su ascenso en la política estadounidense—a saber, la inesperada victoria de su jefe.
Sin embargo, le doy mucho crédito por prestar a esta inminente administración cierta medida de cortesía y buenos modales pasados de moda—directamente desde el corazón de América. Por lo general, esta campaña de 2016 para la presidencia carecía de la buena educación durante la turbulencia y la fea y atroz guerra civil política lanzada durante ella.
Muchos de nosotros estamos familiarizados con la noticia reciente*. El Sr. Pence estaba siendo abucheado y al mismo tiempo aplaudido por la audiencia en una actuación teatral del musical de Broadway, “Hamilton”. Su jefe, que nunca evita una pelea en Twitter, aunque, por su propio bien, debería estar, en cambio, actualizándose para convertirse en un presidente competente, exigió que el elenco “se disculpara”, a pesar de su tono respetuoso al dirigirse al Sr. Pence. Que haber entablado esa conversación con él fuera correcto o no es asunto legítimo de disputa. El presidente electo fulminó que su futuro vicepresidente había sido “acosado” por el elenco teatral, aunque, como de costumbre, hay muchas pruebas contrarias a esta exageración típica de los berrinches-Twitter del Sr. Trump.
Por el contrario, con la gracia de un caballero, el Sr. Pence les comentó su hija y a sus primas que lo acompañaban que los aplausos y abucheos mixtos eran los “sonidos de la libertad”. Además, proclamó que disfrutó del espectáculo, que no se ofendió, y que ni siquiera deseaba una disculpa.
Demos gracias que, dado lo que vamos a tener que soportar los próximos cuatro años (por lo menos), tenemos en el Sr. Pence, estemos o no de acuerdo con él, a un líder con la disposición de un diplomático cortés. Tomando en cuenta el ejemplo y el tono establecidos por el futuro presidente, se supone que esta administración va a necesitar a un contrapeso temperamental.
*El País — Pence asegura que no le ofendieron los comentarios de los actores de ‘Hamilton’
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