Not sure you’ve read it properly then. “As a regular citizen” is a qualifier in that statement, with the point being that once you take an oath of office there’s a different set of standards that apply. Once you take on a position of authority and power as an elected representative, you have an obligation to put the interests of your elected constituents before the interests of your ties to your foreign ancestral home.
But she isn’t a regular citizen. She’s both an immigrant and an elected leader. She is leading where she is needed. Stop whining she isn’t giving you all her attention. She isn’t a baby sitter and you’re a big boy. We all trust you can manage by yourself even if you don’t.
Not sure you’ve read it properly then. “As a regular citizen” is a qualifier in that statement, with the point being that once you take an oath of office there’s a different set of standards that apply. Once you take on a position of authority and power as an elected representative, you have an obligation to put the interests of your elected constituents before the interests of your ties to your foreign ancestral home.
But she isn’t a regular citizen. She’s both an immigrant and an elected leader. She is leading where she is needed. Stop whining she isn’t giving you all her attention. She isn’t a baby sitter and you’re a big boy. We all trust you can manage by yourself even if you don’t.
Holding public officials to a higher standard is not in fashion these days I suppose.