Intelligent people are supposed to see all diverse possibilities. Now, if they are also honest, they would have to tell people that they are not sure about many things, and even change their points of view as more data arrives.
This would make them look as flip-floppers and not suited to be leaders.
So, to be successful in politics, you cannot be both, intelligent AND honest. You have to be either dumb or a liar. Right?
2006-08-01 12:12:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Biggest problem (I think) is that the political system itself is crooked. Which means that the people who would make the best leaders have NO chance of ever being elected.
2006-08-01 12:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I think of intelligence, or honesty, I have NEVER thought of a politician. It is only the fool who Never changes his point of view. It takes a person of great character to admit they are wrong. Sadly, in todays politics, not nearly enough have the strength of character to admit to their mistakes. They would rather hide their blunders neatly under the carpet.
2006-08-01 12:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Schona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligent, Yes. Honest, Never. All politicians are crooks. The higher up they get, the more cheating and stealing they do.
2006-08-01 20:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tutty Frutty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They CAN be, but usually they are not... take Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and John McCaine, for example
It seems the yester years had better candidates: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Truman, Eisenhower to name a few.
2006-08-01 12:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question. I think you should pick yourself as best answer.
I totally agree with you. In order to be a successful politician you cant be both at the same time....
2006-08-01 13:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by tx_ndh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To your question: Can a politician be an intelligent and honest person....Well hell yes he or she can be, as long as its not some liberal a$$ democrat... they have no morals or ethics..
2006-08-01 15:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can be an honest person if your a Democrat,reaper glad to see you back
2006-08-01 12:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes up to his/her first week in office.
2006-08-01 12:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by huasquar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. See "Canada", "The Netherlands", "Sweden" for example.
2006-08-01 12:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
correct. higher up you go the more people you gotta step over to get there.
2006-08-01 12:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋