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Ok, so we've seen the posts, we've read the threads, and we have trash talked just about every world leader of a major country. bush is an idiot, blairs a whimp, chivec is a jerk, ahmadinejad is a phsyco, and north korea is to obvious to state.
so then in your opinion, who is the greatest national leader in 2006. will he be chinese, or nordic, or other, you decide.
Happy to play, but I need some clear definition of parameters first. Greatest by what criteria?Quote:
Originally Posted by master of the puppets
one who has won the love of his populace by bringing his country massive profits, or lifting the status of living in his country. he who has brought his country into a better light as viewed by the rest of the world.
Angela Merkel's start has been promising.
Of the leaders of other major countries, Blair is the only one who isn't a complete and utter joke.
Arguably Viktor Jushenko (sp), although I hear corruption is ripe once again.
I'd go for Viktor too, even if the Westernization of his country seems to be trading one mafia for another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sjakihata
Blairs the only leader of a major power that i respect, although its hard as all leaders are to an extent dislikable...
George Bush, definately needs to be up there. He's the only leader around with a backbone these days. One of the few politicians who will righteously raise their middle finger to the protestors if he believes it could help our country. Sure you can rag him for the war in Iraq, but every president since the gulf war has wanted to invade. Clinton wanted to invade but was talked down to sending over some cruise missles. People may disagree with what he does, but at least he does it for the right reasons. He isnt like those guys in congress who wouldnt kill an ant if it meant it could offend .00001% of the population. Bush is truly a leader, and not just a politician.
Instead he offends 99.9999% of the population. :dizzy2:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTex
He gets a C or D by his supporters on this forum.
Guts without sence doesn't make a great leader.
On the homefront I would give Göran Persson and B, but having him as the greatest leader would be :fainting: :eeeek:
The "problem" with decent leaders is that they rarely end up in the media, so I cannot really say anyone from the top of my mind.
It's a pretty poor crop at the moment. Does it always seem this bad at the time? Maybe better in hindsight...
our time? be more specific - you mean the last 50, 20, or 10 years?
kinky friedman
When he said our time I assumed that he meant THIS DAY and forward, if it is 100 or 50 years back, clearly Lenin or Mao would take the spot!Quote:
Originally Posted by solypsist
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Originally Posted by solypsist
I have an inkling that he means current leaders...Quote:
Originally Posted by master of the puppets
Oh dear.... you respect Tory?, woops....sorry, I meant Tony.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scurvy
As Louis has stated, Merkel has had a good start, as has Stephen Harper of Canada.
Yes :2thumbsup: Maybe we'll know their names in 50 years from now, maybe not... But I think the best leader is to find among those who haven't been in the papers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ironside
Me.
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Rawr!:laugh4:
HahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by BigTex
papewaio is right, who is best AT THIS VERY MOMENT.
i would have to vote for the leaders of ethiopia, they have done so many good things for there country.
My vote:
George Bush
Oh poor Cali.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexanderofmacedon
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Toughie. Not too many good world leaders today, but I like Merkel and I like the Polish dude. Putin would be cool if he wasn't such a commie. I dunno if Sharon is still alive even, much less a world leader. If he was, he'd get the honor without hesitiation.
Kim Jong-il gets honorable mention just for being weird. I mean, come on. Look at the guy. He's pathetic.
Might as well nominate Castro as well. His ability to stick it to the big guy constantly and come out more or less unscathed astounds me. A toast to him!
Don't know what you mean by "better" but I'll go with Ernesto "Che" Guevara.:book:
Yeah a real hero. :idea2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Soulforged
~:thumb: YES!Quote:
Originally Posted by strike for the south
No...
Wait...
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Unnecessary right wing agitation. Check again "leader" vs. "hero". And recheck "hero" vs "what you think is an hero".Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost908
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Politicians should not be leaders.