These people are not “leaders.” Leaders set examples of how civilized, intelligent citizens negotiate and mediate and resolve issues in dispute in a peaceful and successful manner. Real leaders demonstrate respect and compassion and a willingness to compromise. Real leadership inspires and assists followers to mature and learn and grow.

ALL of these “leaders” are extremely GOOD examples of HOW NOT to do the job. They are all FAILURES. I’ve seen NO indication in their words or actions that this “cease fire” will be any more effective or permanent than all the others. There are no honorable intentions. There is no willingness to understand or compromise or cooperate.

These “tribes” have been warring for centuries as I understand it. They simply have been TAUGHT to hate each other… the original reasons have likely been long forgotten. Their hatred informs and infuses everything they think, say and do. Their negative, suspicious attitude is so ingrained that to change it likely will take GENERATIONS… and that’s from when they find a leader smart and mature enough to know how to START!