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I'll give this much to US Politicians...

If there's one thing that's amazing about US politicians (and politicians in general) is how they manage to keep a stiff upper lip amid all the chaos.

Your average person would be tearing through Rolaids and pulling out their hair right about now. Yet these politicians seem to be masters at managing stress. No matter how crazy things get they keep a reserved demeanor.

I don't agree with their behavior, but I will say that it takes one heck of a sturdy hand and mental composition to not let all the pressure wear you down. If I were them I'd have bags under my eyes and would probably be grinding my teeth.

I mean, check out recent speeches they've made. They look calm, collected, like they just got a good nights sleep actually. Truly mind boggling that they are able to remain healthy in the face of what has to be incredible stress.

It almost makes one wonder what type of psychological make-up reacts to impending crisis and endless stress so calmly. It's either someone who is very good at managing stress or someone with a sociopathic personality that doesn't feel/respond to stress the way normal people would. Six to five and pick em I guess.



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