Core Sentiments

[u/Timbucktwo1230]

Former U.S. President Barack Obama frequently speaks on the value of women in political leadership, most recently reviving these thoughts in a September 21, 2026 talk at Salem State University.

During his discussion with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Obama stated that he often fantasized during his presidency about putting women in charge of every government for two years. He expressed a strong belief that while things wouldn't be perfect, "they'd be better".

Similarly Obama took a widely publicized stance at a private leadership event in Singapore in December 2019. He argued that women are "indisputably better" leaders than men and that increased female leadership would yield significant improvements in global living standards, child care and also in general outcomes.

A social media nod from singer Nancy Sinatra expressed her agreement with his perspective.

[u/SuperDuperOrk]

That i can agree to. Too many old men have control.  Even then there are peopel who shouldn't be in control in general, but the women who have proven to have strong leadership skills and have respect for the people they lead should be in leadership roles now. 

I know women can play hard ball, even now Japan's Prime Minister who is a woman, Sanae Takaichi, is taking on the UN and making demands.  I need to read more into the article but this post reminded me of her. 

It just sucks how hard it is to unite to make these things happen.  We need more women because thats a human person. We can't succeed with out them and we can't truly be happy with out their guidance. 

I just wish we can find women who stand out so well from the crowd that speaks to everyone  and she treats everyone they are part of a solution. Thats what Obama did, he made everyone part of a solution than a problem. I'm sure there were women who were liek this and got ignored on the basis of being a woman. Which is bullshit. Reality sucks but we get older and that means more chances to bring more women in.