it's a tough one if the skilled leader is going in a direction I don't approve of there needs to be more detail just because the person is good at what he/she does doesn't mean that's what is best if it's a corrupt and charismatic skilled leader I'd be very concerned reminds me of Hitler

by Anonymous 10 years ago

If they're going in a bad direction, then it can be undone far more easily than someone sending the country straight down.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

that would depend if they're very skilled they might lead us to something very disturbing I might take the mediocre leader I place far more importance on intention and if it matches with my intention

by Anonymous 10 years ago

I guess it has a strong dependence on what political matters are going on at the time. In times of great political upheaval and moral controversy, probably not, but in times of greater stability, yes? Would you agree?

by Anonymous 10 years ago

still times of stability are temporary it's like a wave even in times of stability the influential power is very strong so it'd have to depend on the agenda what is the "lesser of two evils" here? I'd never know for sure unless I see both agendas in action

by Anonymous 10 years ago

You're right, this post is too general. It could sway either way depending on how different and drastic the good leader's views are, and how unskilled the poor leader is.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

Came to state Fuzala's last point. Hitler was a very skilled leader of a political party I am not in support of.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

Very good point- I suppose there is a lot of subjectivity. I then refer to a matter less drastic, such as America today. Would you give up your stance on the gun control issue to avoid conflict with other countries (not war-inducing, but still bad), scandals, and more debt, say? I'd intended it to refer to issues of such a magnitude, not that of ethic cleansing and holocaust, but you're right.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

Well, I try to base my views on reality rather than going into a subject with my mind already made up. If solid evidence were presented contrary to my views, my views would change. The way you worded this second question makes it seem as if you are asking if I'd accept a leader that goes against my views, yet is better regardless of the views themselves. To lay my answers out comprehensively (or an attempt to): I WOULD NOT rather compromise on a better leader with different views as reality stands. I am pretty convinced my views //are// the way to a better country. (but who isn't?) I WOULD accept the better leader and change my views should they steer the country in a better direction. I suppose it call comes down to how much better the better leader is. It's been demonstrated in the past how human beings can take perfect systems and wreck them, and yet do better with faultier systems. For example, Communism vs Democracy. Communism is perfect on paper, but turns out much worse than the flawed Democracy.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

I think Communism even looks bad in theory- its unfair because people are naturally unequal- but that's a different matter. You're completely right in emphasizing the importance of the exact situation its applied to. The post is too general, so I'm removing my own vote because it can go either way, good point.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

Are there any real skilled leaders left in our country?

by Anonymous 10 years ago

Not if you listen to the opposite party at all, which we're pretty much forced to. The media makes all leaders seem the same- either harshly criticizing or praising, and we never really know which is true.

by Anonymous 10 years ago

A skilled leader would assure that things would et done including the things you are totally against. A bad leader would get nothing done but that wouldnt go against your belifes

by Anonymous 10 years ago

He wouldn't just get nothing done- it's likely be something, but done badly so that other consequences come from it, like debt and scandals. It's weighing those debts and scandals against the actions of the other leader.

by Anonymous 10 years ago