The Next American President

Draco · 13-09-11, 13:15

I want to know who you would like to see become America's next president. Whether or not you are American (but please indicate if you or not), doesn't matter.

Please include reasons why and feel free to tell us who you would least like to see win (with reasons) as well.

NOTE: Simply posting 'Obama' or another one word answer will be reported as spam. This is for serious discussion only.

I'll withhold my own personal choices until the thread gets a few replies.

patriots88888 · 13-09-11, 13:18

As long as there are those who want to keep division at the forefront, nothing's going to change... and that covers each and every one of them. For a country that's supposively about strength in unity, the lack of which that we see is appalling. That is why the vicious cycle keeps repeating itself and will continue to do so. Politics is nothing more than a game not unlike any other competition and we are all to blame (some [those who like that game] more than others).

So the short answer is: It does not matter.

Draco · 13-09-11, 13:25

That is pretty accurate, if not exactly on topic. Many 'experts' think the party system is antiquated.

Mad Tony · 13-09-11, 14:38

Well what better alternative is there to the party system?

As for who I would like to see as president, I don't know yet.

Legend 4ever · 13-09-11, 14:46

I just hope it won't be Michele Bachmann.

Cochrane · 13-09-11, 14:54

There is nobody currently in the running who I'd really want to be president of the US. On the one hand, Obama has accomplished very little, and the divide between the political camps has rather increased under him. On the other hand, I am not too happy with republican side - I'd rather support slightly increased tax, especially a repeal of the Bush tax cuts, and in return more social programs like health care, instead of cutting them. Plus, I think the US could profit from more money going into rail passenger transportation, and I don't think any of the republican presidents would put much effort into that.

The part that affects me more directly is foreign politics. There are a couple of things in american foreign politics that I am unhappy with. But those are mostly things I was unhappy with under Bush, and they haven't changed (enough) under Obama. I don't expect they'll change (much) under his successor either.

All in all, I'd rather want someone like Obama than someone like the republican candidates, and if I were a US citizen I'd vote for him. But he is not exactly a dream candidate for the job.

CiaKonwerski · 13-09-11, 15:18

Here is an already existing thread.

http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=183291

Draco · 13-09-11, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Tony

Well what better alternative is there to the party system?

Well for one, a no party system. Let anyone run on equal ground and let the voters sort it out.

Mad Tony · 13-09-11, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draco

Well for one, a no party system. Let anyone run on equal ground and let the voters sort it out.

Would political parties be banned under such a system?

Draco · 13-09-11, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Tony

Would political parties be banned under such a system?

They should be.

13-09-11, 13:15	#1
Draco Tomb Raider Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Terra, Sol Posts: 24,188	The Next American President I want to know who you would like to see become America's next president. Whether or not you are American (but please indicate if you or not), doesn't matter. Please include reasons why and feel free to tell us who you would least like to see win (with reasons) as well. NOTE: Simply posting 'Obama' or another one word answer will be reported as spam. This is for serious discussion only. I'll withhold my own personal choices until the thread gets a few replies. __________________ I'm responsible for what I say... I'm not responsible for what you hear.

13-09-11, 13:18	#2
patriots88888 Tomb Raider Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15,995	As long as there are those who want to keep division at the forefront, nothing's going to change... and that covers each and every one of them. For a country that's supposively about strength in unity, the lack of which that we see is appalling. That is why the vicious cycle keeps repeating itself and will continue to do so. Politics is nothing more than a game not unlike any other competition and we are all to blame (some [those who like that game] more than others). So the short answer is: It does not matter. __________________ It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! :)

13-09-11, 13:25	#3
Draco Tomb Raider Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Terra, Sol Posts: 24,188	That is pretty accurate, if not exactly on topic. Many 'experts' think the party system is antiquated. __________________ I'm responsible for what I say... I'm not responsible for what you hear.

13-09-11, 14:38	#4
Mad Tony Legend Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kent, United Kingdom Posts: 48,994	Well what better alternative is there to the party system? As for who I would like to see as president, I don't know yet. __________________ No regrets, Mr Freeman.

13-09-11, 14:46	#5
Legend 4ever Relic Hunter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,719	I just hope it won't be Michele Bachmann. __________________ Dreams don't work unless you do.

13-09-11, 14:54	#6
Cochrane Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In Germany Gender: I'm male Classification: Evil Posts: 11,911	There is nobody currently in the running who I'd really want to be president of the US. On the one hand, Obama has accomplished very little, and the divide between the political camps has rather increased under him. On the other hand, I am not too happy with republican side - I'd rather support slightly increased tax, especially a repeal of the Bush tax cuts, and in return more social programs like health care, instead of cutting them. Plus, I think the US could profit from more money going into rail passenger transportation, and I don't think any of the republican presidents would put much effort into that. The part that affects me more directly is foreign politics. There are a couple of things in american foreign politics that I am unhappy with. But those are mostly things I was unhappy with under Bush, and they haven't changed (enough) under Obama. I don't expect they'll change (much) under his successor either. All in all, I'd rather want someone like Obama than someone like the republican candidates, and if I were a US citizen I'd vote for him. But he is not exactly a dream candidate for the job. __________________ Güter auf die Bahn!

13-09-11, 15:18	#7
CiaKonwerski Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,569	Here is an already existing thread. http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=183291