Political Discussion? Not what you think...

[Aish HaTorah]

I thought it might be fun to start a light-hearted discussion about the 2020 presidential race...

...BUT, this isn't what you might think.

 

If you could select ANYONE to be president, who would it be?

This can be serious, although I envision it as not serious.

It can be someone living or deceased.

It can be an historical person or a fictional person.

It can be a human or an animal or a vegetable or a mineral.

It can be a cartoon character.

Humor is welcome!

 

It can be anyone or anything you choose.................but.............

 

.........the catch is that you have to explain why you think this person (thing) would make a good president.

 

For the sake of all of you who are not in or from the United States, I extend this invitation to you as well.  Who would you like to see run your country, and why?

 

You are also welcome (encouraged) to share more than one if you think of others.

 

So.....who or what should be president in 2020? 

Edited February 25, 2019 by Aish HaTorah

[unixknight]

My initial thought was  George Washington... mainly because he was a guy who stood against the idea of partisan politics and specifically never joined any political party.  That's the kind of thinking we really need right now.

That being said, all the partisan thinking we have right now would probably just drown him out, so even my ideal pick would probably get nothing done.

 

[MarginOfError]

'nuff said

Edited February 25, 2019 by MarginOfError

[Emmanuel Goldstein]

Jordan Peterson.

He seems to be the most intelligent spokesperson for real freedom of conscience in our society today.

Edited February 25, 2019 by Emmanuel Goldstein
picture added.

[Just_A_Guy]

—Lincoln, for his willingness to say “the status quo is bullcrap and we’re burning it down, whatever the cost”.  Followed by

—Washington, to cement Lincoln’s accomplishment by using his own dignity and virtue to unite the nation behind a set of ideals.  Followed by

—Calvin Coolidge in perpetuity thereafter, to remember the roots and keep the whole works going without getting distracted.  

Edited February 25, 2019 by Just_A_Guy

[anatess2]

This guy:

[anatess2]

For the Philippines - This guy.  Unfortunately,  she died from the same affliction that my father had before we can elect her. 

[mirkwood]

[anatess2]

Now, of course, if we can pick anybody who has lived on the earth since its creation to be President of any country.... there's no other choice but this guy:

[NeuroTypical]

2 hours ago, MarginOfError said:

 

No thanks, I don't want the stupid job

[Aish HaTorah]

I was thinking, perhaps...

 

[prisonchaplain]

5 hours ago, NeuroTypical said:

No thanks, I don't want the stupid job

Color me needy, but I could really use the money...so yeah, I'd chose @prisonchaplain.

[Guest MormonGator]

I want this guy as president. As long as I'm on his good side. Than again, I'm not Reed Richards, so Dr Doom and I are cool. 

[SilentOne]

6 hours ago, anatess2 said:

Now, of course, if we can pick anybody who has lived on the earth since its creation to be President of any country.... there's no other choice but this guy:

Hey, I was going to choose him!

[Midwest LDS]

Robotic Nixon for the win! 

 

[bytebear]

Reagan would be nice.  For living, maybe Rand Paul or Trey Gowdy.  Jesus would have a hard time I think, because ultimately he is a benevolent dictator (but actually is) and would be unable to rule in our secular, imperfect world.

[askandanswer]

I can understand why you're looking for a replacement. I'll see if I can persuade the current Australian Prime Minister to take on the job. He'll probably be looking for a new job after the next election in May.  

[mordorbund]

Hitler. Just so we can have a proper baseline for comparison.