This still doesn't make any sense. He's only 7. He has ... what, 2 years of somewhat mature experience at most? You gain experience with age. I have come across few very intelligent people who lack wisdom. In fact, in regards to social activities, they are inept in every sense of the word.Official Translation: (I would assume it means that Itachi "looked at the bigger picture" and cared for the people.
Itachi even thinking like a "leader" or thinking ahead about political repercussions of any kind at that age is laughable. I agree with the OP.