who would it be and what are the qualities they have that attract you to them.
2007-03-13 07:04:28 · 13 answers · asked by pip 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
nah, anyone you think can do the job well.
2007-03-13 07:09:46 · update #1
I saw a Very interesting interview by Jon Stewart of a woman who has written a book about Lincoln -- where her point was how he surrounded himself with all kinds of people, even political enemies, people of different views and stances, and then sought to find consensus among them all.
He really used and listened to people of widely differing views.
Wouldn't someone like THAT be nice?
Not a divider, a uniter.
I also believe Lincoln genuinely cared about people's well-being.
That would definitely be a plus (don't hold your breath).
So, he's the person who sprang to mind when I read your question.
Oh, yeah, and he not only had a heart, he also had brains; also a plus.
Edit, after reading other answers. Not John, but Bobby Kennedy -- he'd be another I'd wish for.
Reagan? Great, it was during his time in office we began the spiral downward into becoming a Feudal-like society. Yes, we certainly need more of THAT, don't we?
2007-03-13 09:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John F. Kennedy. He had a way with the people world wide, yet could be tough when he needed to be. Leaders across the Globe loved and respected him. You can't have a US President that the entire world hates. We are a global community now whether we like it or not.
2007-03-13 14:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Lettie D 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sir Winston Churchill, although I'm sure our Aussie and NZ friends would have a slightly different opinion of him considering the way he treated the ANZACs.
2007-03-13 14:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by Rick N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Howard, the PM of Australia --- He likes the USA but refuses to let immigration dissolve his country's culture, language, or national pride
2007-03-13 14:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by cruzader77 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Does it have to be a political leader?
I'd pick Adam Smith.
2007-03-13 14:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harry Truman! He had the intestinal fortitude to do what it took to win the war. LOL, PC was not a major concern of his, doing what was right was his prime objective.
2007-03-13 14:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by clwkcmo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She wasn't a true political leader, but Lady Diana. She had an ability to win respect, was humanitarian, forthright, active, without taking down others around her. She was a wonderful role model to many, even in the US.
2007-03-13 14:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
JFK, he never had the chance to prove what a great president you could have been.
2007-03-13 14:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by Global warming ain't cool 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I vote for Mickey Mouse! He runs Disney better than any president ever could run our country.
2007-03-13 14:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by coolhandven 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Ronald Reagan. he was eloquent and he had strength of character to defeat the USSR, which none of his predecessors had
2007-03-13 14:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by kapute2 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋