and that he instinctively understands what the public wants
Which is bigger? Sunak's wealth or his arrogance? Nobody instinctively knows what other people want. You have to get to know people, listen to people, talk to people, to know what they want, because literally nobody knows what is inside other people's heads. Only authoritarians think they know what people want (which tends to conveniently be what the authoritarian has decided they should want). Those who believe in democracy believe in listening to what people want.
Back when Sunak became leader, I didn't exactly have high expectations, but I was prepared to at least… I dunno, be open minded about the fact that even Tories can be competent and serious about governing on occasions, even if I don't agree with their views. Now every time he opens his mouth, he says something stupid and arrogant and short-sighted, and I want to wipe that smirk off his face.
Which is bigger? Sunak's wealth or his arrogance? Nobody instinctively knows what other people want. You have to get to know people, listen to people, talk to people, to know what they want, because literally nobody knows what is inside other people's heads. Only authoritarians think they know what people want (which tends to conveniently be what the authoritarian has decided they should want). Those who believe in democracy believe in listening to what people want.
Back when Sunak became leader, I didn't exactly have high expectations, but I was prepared to at least… I dunno, be open minded about the fact that even Tories can be competent and serious about governing on occasions, even if I don't agree with their views. Now every time he opens his mouth, he says something stupid and arrogant and short-sighted, and I want to wipe that smirk off his face.