StephanieZ Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Michelle Obama. She's smart as all get out. She's a highly trained attorney. She's a wonderful human being and great role model. I love her, lol 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Some people were talking about writing in LeBron James. Then someone else said he isn't 35 yet. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) I was also thinking Jimmy Stewart. Sounds like he could have a broad voting base if he were alive & willing to run. ETA his VP could be Clarence. Edited October 14, 2016 by SKL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I also like Condi Rice. Half of me wishes she would run, the other half thinks, why wish that on anyone? I would never want to go through all that abuse. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 How about Shirley Temple? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) I can't believe no one has said Bill & Ted. It would be most excellent! :D Edited October 14, 2016 by Audrey 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Bugs Bunny - I always thought that he was awesome, good looking, super smart and a survivor who could solve any problem that came his way. I could have said that my son would make a good president (he is very caring, sensitive and wants to protect justice when he grows up and because he also really wants the job, but he is not in the running because he is not even 10 years old yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopskipjump Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 What I am very afraid of is that, after this 2016 debacle, the potential of a Kanye / Kardashian-as-a-First-Lady 2020 run isn't all that Krazy. :mellow: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 What I am very afraid of is that, after this 2016 debacle, the potential of a Kanye / Kardashian-as-a-First-Lady 2020 run isn't all that Krazy. :mellow: They are probably the next DNC candidates. I was just joking when I typed that above, but I decided to look to see if Kanye had said anything. Good Lord, he had. I had missed that, thank God. West concluded his speech by declaring, “As you probably could have guessed by this moment, I have decided, in 2020, to run for president.†The official account of the Democratic National Committee tweeted Monday morning that the group approved of a possible West run. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/31/democratic-party-kanye-west-president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Mrs. Mungo, SWB, or Tibbie Dunbar. I really liked Colin Powell back in the day. He was fairly moderate, well spoken, had a good bead on foreign policy issues. Mostly these days I would be inclined to vote for the cast of West Wing and let them use the scripts from the show to make decisions. :D 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'll nominate myself. I could do it. I wouldn't like it, but I could do it. I'm patient, I'm honest, and I have a good understanding of the workings of government and the law. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I've been out of pocket for a few days, so I just saw this. THOMAS SOWELL!!!! With Walter Williams as VP. :hurray: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Jean Luc Picard Or even Patrick Stewart If we're going with Star Trek characters, my vote goes to Will Riker. Can't you just picture him striding into a cabinet meeting, putting his foot on the nearest chair, and declaring, "Will someone please tell me what the hell is going on?" 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Continuing in the Star Trek line of thought, in addition to JeanLuc Picard, definitely Captain Janeway.AragornHermione Granger Come to think of it, Emma Watson herself wouldn't be so bad.Caspian...so basically literary characters already in leadership positions, lol. I suppose I'm not exactly thinking outside the box here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Mr. Rogers 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Dabs Sweeny, GO TIGERS!!!! He is great at leading a team, he is passionate, he gives credit where it is due, he is inspirational. He follows through on what he says. Check out his pizza party from last year. Edited October 14, 2016 by Mama Geek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) I am humbled by the nominations, but should probably declare myself ineligible due to my incompetence at economics. My record shows that I can be counted upon to nearly bankrupt the whole enterprise by spending too much on education! Edited October 14, 2016 by Tibbie Dunbar 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'll nominate myself. I could do it. I wouldn't like it, but I could do it. I'm patient, I'm honest, and I have a good understanding of the workings of government and the law. See, I really do wish our candidates would come from the ranks of regular citizens and not from some Cylonish politician breeding farm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 See, I really do wish our candidates would come from the ranks of regular citizens and not from some Cylonish politician breeding farm. That's not actually where our candidates come from. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 See, I really do wish our candidates would come from the ranks of regular citizens and not from some Cylonish politician breeding farm. LOL So that's it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'll nominate myself. I could do it. I wouldn't like it, but I could do it. I'm patient, I'm honest, and I have a good understanding of the workings of government and the law. I will vote for you if you can get yourself on the ticket in the next couple of weeks. Guaranteed vote! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Josiah Bartlett. Must be about time for a rewatch. I would vote for Josiah Bartlett! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 That's not actually where our candidates come from. Bill I realize that, Bill. But I do think it's obvious that many of them are pretty entrenched in the Capitol lifestyle, including not only the perks but all the unwritten rules that have to be navigated by, and that has to affect their decision making. The money it takes just to get into a national election is staggering. I wish it were more realistic for someone from "real" life to enter the system and successfully effect change. I wish the process would be realistically more open to regular citizens. Or maybe I'm just wishing that more regular citizens would engage in the process at the level that our founding fathers expected, instead of just watching TV commercials and pulling levers every couple of years. That's probably really at the heart of how I'm feeling, because I know lots of people in real life that have demonstrated better judgment than the two major party folks currently on the ballot. I feel as though I'm encroaching on the "no politics" rule, so back to the topic at hand. Someone get Ravin or Jean-Luc Picard on the ballot and I will gleefully go to the polls come November 8. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'm honest that swayed my vote - I will vote for you in November :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 that swayed my vote - I will vote for you in November :) Ravin already has multiple votes! Now if there were only a way to get on the ballot at this late date... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Ooh, It would be great if someone from the Hive would run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I realize that, Bill. But I do think it's obvious that many of them are pretty entrenched in the Capitol lifestyle, including not only the perks but all the unwritten rules that have to be navigated by, and that has to affect their decision making. The money it takes just to get into a national election is staggering. I wish it were more realistic for someone from "real" life to enter the system and successfully effect change. I wish the process would be realistically more open to regular citizens. Or maybe I'm just wishing that more regular citizens would engage in the process at the level that our founding fathers expected, instead of just watching TV commercials and pulling levers every couple of years. That's probably really at the heart of how I'm feeling, because I know lots of people in real life that have demonstrated better judgment than the two major party folks currently on the ballot. I feel as though I'm encroaching on the "no politics" rule, so back to the topic at hand. Someone get Ravin or Jean-Luc Picard on the ballot and I will gleefully go to the polls come November 8. And I'm unconvinced that electing know-nothings is the best route forward. Bill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) And I'm unconvinced that electing know-nothings is the best route forward. Bill Under the current circumstances, I can't argue with this. I just wish it weren't so. ETA and this whole thread is about wishful thinking, so... Edited October 14, 2016 by Seasider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Under the current circumstances, I can't argue with this. I just wish it weren't so. ETA and this whole thread is about wishful thinking, so... I understand the sentiments; however, the reality is that when people who are not masters of the complexities of government take office they become more highly reliant on staffers, lobbyists, bureaucrats, and special interest groups than those who have an inside knowledge of government. So instead of being more "independent" voices inexperienced office holders are far more likely to become captives of the system. Bill 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I understand the sentiments; however, the reality is that when people who are not masters of the complexities of government take office they become more highly reliant on staffers, lobbyists, bureaucrats, and special interest groups than those who have an inside knowledge of government. So instead of being more "independent" voices inexperienced office holders are far more likely to become captives of the system. Bill Damn. That's an excellent point. I'm too tired for excellent points right now, lol. Or maybe, just not used to hearing them lately (not dissing people here, but elsewhere). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I understand the sentiments; however, the reality is that when people who are not masters of the complexities of government take office they become more highly reliant on staffers, lobbyists, bureaucrats, and special interest groups than those who have an inside knowledge of government. So instead of being more "independent" voices inexperienced office holders are far more likely to become captives of the system. Bill At this point bill, special interest groups/lobbies pretty much own Washington so I don't think it is as big a deal as it used to be. It takes a gazillion dollars to run for federal office because the system has broken, and so they are beholden period, captive to their richest donors. I don't believe that experience is any kind of inoculation against the phenomenon. That said, there are other reasons why at the federal level, inexperience can be a real crusher. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I vote my dog. Seriously. His is the most patient, kind humble creature imaginable and befriends everyone including other species. Cows would literally break into a trot to come say hello to him and lick his head. He also doesn't take crap from other dogs (his is the alpha-dog) and I know would protect us. Perfect combination of attributes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 And let me just say that I would find four year of John Oliver to be entertaining and satisfying which is a heck of a lot more than can say for any of the presidents that have been in office since I became an adult! Just imagine the State of the Union address! :smilielol5: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 See, I really do wish our candidates would come from the ranks of regular citizens and not from some Cylonish politician breeding farm. Yeah, well, I would be unelectable. I mean, aside from being further to the left in some ways than Bernie Sanders, I belong to a religious minority most people have never even heard of, I have a non-traditional family (polyamorous 3-adult household, and same-gender marriage), and I'm transgender. I'd probably get arrested for using the restroom while on the campaign trail, among other things. Absolutely none of that speaks to actual job qualifications for President any more than it speaks to my qualifications in my present career. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I believe the best possible preparation is someone who has been the Governor of a state. My preferred candidates are Governors or ex Governors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 If we're going with Star Trek characters, my vote goes to Will Riker. Can't you just picture him striding into a cabinet meeting, putting his foot on the nearest chair, and declaring, "Will someone please tell me what the hell is going on?" 😂 I can actually see that happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Jean Luc Picard Or even Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart Ravin Rick Grimes - not the most competent leader, but willing to get in and do the hard work necessary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yeah, well, I would be unelectable. I mean, aside from being further to the left in some ways than Bernie Sanders, I belong to a religious minority most people have never even heard of, I have a non-traditional family (polyamorous 3-adult household, and same-gender marriage), and I'm transgender. I'd probably get arrested for using the restroom while on the campaign trail, among other things. Absolutely none of that speaks to actual job qualifications for President any more than it speaks to my qualifications in my present career. I have learned all the first oaragraph info about you from years of reading this forum. I also know you have an understanding of current law and the appropriate paths to making necessary amendments. I just don't think it should be so hard to follow the written rules (aka US Constitution), kwim? Those rules include instructions for how to make changes. If you are constitutionally literate and a US citizen, I think your opportunities to hold public office should be just as open as anyone else's. Now we'd have to learn some more about what you'd do with the economy...LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 At this point bill, special interest groups/lobbies pretty much own Washington so I don't think it is as big a deal as it used to be. It takes a gazillion dollars to run for federal office because the system has broken, and so they are beholden period, captive to their richest donors. I don't believe that experience is any kind of inoculation against the phenomenon. That said, there are other reasons why at the federal level, inexperience can be a real crusher. There is too much money in politics. No question. I'm confident that when the Supreme Court is restored to full numbers that one of the worst decisions since Dred Scott (Citizens United) will be overturned. That would be a good first step. Bill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Rick Astley 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yeah, well, I would be unelectable. I mean, aside from being further to the left in some ways than Bernie Sanders, I belong to a religious minority most people have never even heard of, I have a non-traditional family (polyamorous 3-adult household, and same-gender marriage), and I'm transgender. I'd probably get arrested for using the restroom while on the campaign trail, among other things. Absolutely none of that speaks to actual job qualifications for President any more than it speaks to my qualifications in my present career. Vermont would elect you! I'll be your campaign manager. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Malcolm Reynolds. Naturally, he needs a first lady. I volunteer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 How about Shirley Temple? She was an ambassador at one point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Rick Astley Bonus: ready-to-go campaign song. Obviously we need a President who is never gonna give us up, never gonna let us down... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Bonus: ready-to-go campaign song. Obviously we need a President who is never gonna give us up, never gonna let us down... I'll definitely go with the guy who's never gonna tell a lie or hurt us. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I've been out of pocket for a few days, so I just saw this. THOMAS SOWELL!!!! With Walter Williams as VP. :hurray: Those two crack me up when they get talking - you can just picture the coffee and donuts flowing with the genius. I'd take them in a heartbeat, geriatric as they are becoming in recent years. What great minds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Those two crack me up when they get talking - you can just picture the coffee and donuts flowing with the genius. I'd take them in a heartbeat, geriatric as they are becoming in recent years. What great minds! Sowell is 86 but still sharp as a tack. Williams is 80, so Sowell should be prez first for 2 terms, of course, and then Williams for the next 2. (Or should I say $owell and William$, lol). That won't be enough to get us solvent, but if we could turn things around for our grandchildren, or great, great grandchildren....ah, I dare to dream. They are not long for this world, and we need them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I love the Jean Luc Picard idea, or Atticus Finch. ​I'd also vote for my husband. He always reminded me of Atticus Finch. Actually that had been his ambition all along (politics), until The Tragic Event. He would have made a great president. After that, I'd vote for dd#2, but I'll have to wait 11 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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