Pick Your Countries Leader - Page 3

krustymcc · November 26th, 2011, 04:19 AM

If I could thank your post twice, emexem, I would.

The trouble with the 'Iron Lady' (read - cold-hearted, pig-ignorant, psychopathic witch) is that she and her fawning cronies felt that the immediate concerns of the economy outranked the short- and long-term needs of the human beings that live in this country.

They worshipped the tool for progress, and lost sight of the reason for it.

We are now stuck with the bastard offspring of her political ideology (and I include all of the major parties in this criticism) who are making life increasingly difficult for ordinary people.

The current government in the UK are making an appalling job of tackling the mess we now find ourselves in, and it's clear to see why they are not up to the task. The leaders are generally insulated from real world problems, thanks to their personal fortunes, and are playing politics as if it is a board game. This also holds true for the majority of economic powerhouses worldwide.

Real, hard-working people are taking the hit, and you can see it happening left, right and centre.

If I have to choose a leader for my country, I can't single out an individual that I can place my confidence in, currently.

But I can tell you one thing - they need to have empathy for ordinary working people.

**BigSwede** · November 27th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Per-Albin Hansson or Tage Erlander.

**Nobody1** · November 27th, 2011, 02:25 PM

I suggest Josef Ackermann (Deutsche Bank) for the chancellor-job. Once now bankers in Greece (Papademos) and Italy (Monti) been appointed as Prime Ministers, this would be only a logical step for for a successful Germany. He ruled us all the time anyway.
Monti was even employed at the renowned Bank 'Goldman Sachs'. A real untouchable.

For if we have learned one thing, then that bankers are trustworthy intelligent people with a livable vision for us all. The know how it works.

Don't worry.

**theequestrian** · November 27th, 2011, 02:50 PM

Mr. Peabody - President

Sherman - Vice President

A good idea? No.
But, at least when they fuck shit up they can go back and fix it.

lip · November 28th, 2011, 09:41 AM

The person-cult and celebrity-circus other nations have for their leaders is something very silly from a swiss point of view.

Switzerland has only about 8 Million inhabitants, but our federal concil has seven members. Only together they are the head of state, the Bundesrat. Most of my fellow swiss people would struggle to even know the names of all seven people.

**Nobody1** · November 28th, 2011, 03:00 PM

That could be a promising candidate here in Germany.

At least he would be a honest sock chancellor.

**billybunter** · November 28th, 2011, 03:30 PM

I think I should be leader. Everyone will be given a six month holiday with pay. All the fat cats will be executed by firing squad. And to fulfill the late Alex Higgins' pledge, I will erect beer tents and hotdog stands on the grounds of Stormont.

**palo5** · November 28th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobody1

I suggest Josef Ackermann (Deutsche Bank) for the chancellor-job

Many people think he should be in prison, you know

How many times / years has he been on trial?

**george anson** · November 28th, 2011, 06:54 PM

You couldn't slide a cigarette paper between the leaders of the main three parties here namely Cameron (Conservatives), Milliband (Labour) and Clegg (Liberal Democrats).

All three have reneged on manifesto promises so no surprises there then.

Labour have no shame in attacking the Conservatives considering they royally mucked up virtually every policy field for thirteen years including the nations finances.

The Conservatives say we're all in this together. It seems Cameron being a multi millionaire and the fat cats are in the SS Queen Mary while the rest of us are in a rubber dinghy bailing away desperately.

As for the Liberal Democrats some of their policies on crime, immigration, border the idiotic.

Indeed they all stand on each others toes so desperately do they crowd the middle ground. It's more about PR than policies.

Indeed one can say since the forties this nation that is the UK after having been bled dry financially by the expense of two world wars has been led by nincumpoops for the most part.

People with no idea at the time about what was best for the nation in future ie modernizing technologically ie updating shipyards post 1945, really investing in human resources.

There still seems that lack of vision ie not moving away from an oil based economy in the seventies reinvesting in the rail network.

It is disappointing considering the intellectual brilliance that has poured forth from this country despite a brain drain which has not been fulfilled in technological products which have instead been manufactured in other nations because of a lack of investment and until recently no clear or close co-operation between the universities and industry.

Such examples inc.the optical disc, rubidium laser , the humble PC, various pieces of medical equipment, photobiological power generation and on and on.

I am afraid instead we now lag behind many of our European neighbours in many areas and are still not quite there in terms of a knowledge based and science led economy.

And with the clowns in the House Of Liars who between them have precious little expertise or indeed life experience one cannot hope for much.

Estreeter · November 30th, 2011, 12:52 PM

To replace these 2 commo, greenie, capitalist destroying, wealth redistributing, lying and unpopular useless @#$%^'s

Any of these has a higher IQ

And I mean the paper they're drawn on

November 27th, 2011, 02:50 PM	#24
theequestrian Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: A hop, skip & a jump from Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 4,807 Thanked 11,708 Times in 1,156 Posts	Mr. Peabody - President Sherman - Vice President A good idea? No. But, at least when they fuck shit up they can go back and fix it. __________________ 'If we could read each others minds, we'd all sleep with loaded guns' -theequestrian

November 28th, 2011, 03:00 PM	#26
Nobody1 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,119 Thanks: 16,786 Thanked 22,140 Times in 2,127 Posts	That could be a promising candidate here in Germany. At least he would be a honest sock chancellor. Last edited by Nobody1; November 28th, 2011 at 03:06 PM..

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Estreeter *Administrator* Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The 19th hole Posts: 58,205 Thanks: 450,412 Thanked 897,661 Times in 60,405 Posts	To replace these 2 commo, greenie, capitalist destroying, wealth redistributing, lying and unpopular useless @#$%^'s Any of these has a higher IQ And I mean the paper they're drawn on __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

November 26th, 2011, 04:19 AM	#21
krustymcc Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1,373 Thanked 827 Times in 84 Posts	If I could thank your post twice, emexem, I would. The trouble with the 'Iron Lady' (read - cold-hearted, pig-ignorant, psychopathic witch) is that she and her fawning cronies felt that the immediate concerns of the economy outranked the short- and long-term needs of the human beings that live in this country. They worshipped the tool for progress, and lost sight of the reason for it. We are now stuck with the bastard offspring of her political ideology (and I include all of the major parties in this criticism) who are making life increasingly difficult for ordinary people. The current government in the UK are making an appalling job of tackling the mess we now find ourselves in, and it's clear to see why they are not up to the task. The leaders are generally insulated from real world problems, thanks to their personal fortunes, and are playing politics as if it is a board game. This also holds true for the majority of economic powerhouses worldwide. Real, hard-working people are taking the hit, and you can see it happening left, right and centre. If I have to choose a leader for my country, I can't single out an individual that I can place my confidence in, currently. But I can tell you one thing - they need to have empathy for ordinary working people.

November 27th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#22
BigSwede Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 875 Thanks: 29,746 Thanked 10,347 Times in 868 Posts	Per-Albin Hansson or Tage Erlander.

November 27th, 2011, 02:25 PM	#23
Nobody1 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,119 Thanks: 16,786 Thanked 22,140 Times in 2,127 Posts	I suggest Josef Ackermann (Deutsche Bank) for the chancellor-job. Once now bankers in Greece (Papademos) and Italy (Monti) been appointed as Prime Ministers, this would be only a logical step for for a successful Germany. He ruled us all the time anyway. Monti was even employed at the renowned Bank 'Goldman Sachs'. A real untouchable. For if we have learned one thing, then that bankers are trustworthy intelligent people with a livable vision for us all. The know how it works. Don't worry.

November 28th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#25
lip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 239 Thanks: 26,172 Thanked 8,200 Times in 241 Posts	The person-cult and celebrity-circus other nations have for their leaders is something very silly from a swiss point of view. Switzerland has only about 8 Million inhabitants, but our federal concil has seven members. Only together they are the head of state, the Bundesrat. Most of my fellow swiss people would struggle to even know the names of all seven people.

November 28th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#29
george anson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Watford Posts: 8,755 Thanks: 21,800 Thanked 293,614 Times in 8,932 Posts	You couldn't slide a cigarette paper between the leaders of the main three parties here namely Cameron (Conservatives), Milliband (Labour) and Clegg (Liberal Democrats). All three have reneged on manifesto promises so no surprises there then. Labour have no shame in attacking the Conservatives considering they royally mucked up virtually every policy field for thirteen years including the nations finances. The Conservatives say we're all in this together. It seems Cameron being a multi millionaire and the fat cats are in the SS Queen Mary while the rest of us are in a rubber dinghy bailing away desperately. As for the Liberal Democrats some of their policies on crime, immigration, border the idiotic. Indeed they all stand on each others toes so desperately do they crowd the middle ground. It's more about PR than policies. Indeed one can say since the forties this nation that is the UK after having been bled dry financially by the expense of two world wars has been led by nincumpoops for the most part. People with no idea at the time about what was best for the nation in future ie modernizing technologically ie updating shipyards post 1945, really investing in human resources. There still seems that lack of vision ie not moving away from an oil based economy in the seventies reinvesting in the rail network. It is disappointing considering the intellectual brilliance that has poured forth from this country despite a brain drain which has not been fulfilled in technological products which have instead been manufactured in other nations because of a lack of investment and until recently no clear or close co-operation between the universities and industry. Such examples inc.the optical disc, rubidium laser , the humble PC, various pieces of medical equipment, photobiological power generation and on and on. I am afraid instead we now lag behind many of our European neighbours in many areas and are still not quite there in terms of a knowledge based and science led economy. And with the clowns in the House Of Liars who between them have precious little expertise or indeed life experience one cannot hope for much.