First guy that comes to mind is Atticus Finch. He has always represented a very calming wisdom to me. A highly moral individual who isn’t (ironically) acting for the sake of appearances.
The way he was played by Gregory Peck in the movie version showed a very solid individual with an ability to be a role model for his children. If we can do that, it carries over, I think, into how we see ourselves in our societal roles.
I wish we had the choice of candidates that had similar qualities. I like him, respect him, want to be like him and admire him.
I think I’d have to go with Steve Rogers/Captain America. Well, the movie version of him at least. I’m not too into the comic versions of him, though I did see they made him evil at one point recently with, I think, one of the infinity stones, but he managed to come back from it. The movie version of him though, he seems like an outstanding individual.
@Scarlett Yea, what Marvel is doing right now with the movies is probably the best anyone has done for superhero genre. Makes me sad though considering I am more of a DC fan with Batman and Superman. Wish they could consistently make awesome movies, lol. As for Captain America in general, he seems to have the least flaws while also always trying to do what is right. The first movie of his is probably the one I dislike the most, but it isn’t bad at all. They just focus a bit more of the emotions than the action stuff. And the fact that it takes place in WW2 doesn’t help since I’m just not that fond of the setting usually.
I don’t tolerate fiction, so have no fictional characters coming to mind. My cousin Bob shared a true story at a family dinner one night. He told of the owner of the metals warehouse where he works. The owner wanted to improve the workforce and interviewed each of the 300 employees — each on a one on one interview. He came to their work station to sit with each one and understand what they do and the work environment. His sharp mind remembered every person and he called them by their names. He was interested in how they are doing financially in their lives. He was interested in ideas the workers had about improving the work environment. He showed that he cared. He looked each person in the eye and listened intently as they spoke to him.
Bob told this man what he did in the warehouse and how he lived with his girlfriend (Vicky), but could not marry her because he doesn’t earn enough to have a family.
During the next year, the warehouse went through changes for the better. The working environment improved. As the warehouse increased in size and the business profits increased, everyone received pay raises and bonuses. The warehouse employees were a happier bunch and the work environment was more to everyone’s liking. The owner visited again. This time he spoke to each person and knew their names right away. He even remembered that Bob’s girlfriend was named Vicky, and asked if Bob was thinking of marriage to Vicky.
As Bob told this story, I thought that this warehouse owner would make a good President. Bob thought so and then he told us it was Donald Trump.
So far, President Trump has lived up to every expectation I had and although he has has fierce opposition from the Left, he is working on making good on all of his promises.
I have no belief in fiction, or fictional characters. I only look at results based on facts. So, my choice is the man already in office.
Part of the appeal is that he had no “superpowers” over and above anyone else.
The problem with a super-hero . . . is addiction. Once they are gone, there is nobody else who can accomplish the same thing. Whereas Andy of Mayberry was totally human. If he was suddenly absent, anyone else of similar characteristics could fill the role as wonderfully.
13 responses to “if you were to choose a fictional character to run your country, who would you choose?”
First guy that comes to mind is Atticus Finch. He has always represented a very calming wisdom to me. A highly moral individual who isn’t (ironically) acting for the sake of appearances.
The way he was played by Gregory Peck in the movie version showed a very solid individual with an ability to be a role model for his children. If we can do that, it carries over, I think, into how we see ourselves in our societal roles.
I wish we had the choice of candidates that had similar qualities. I like him, respect him, want to be like him and admire him.
@spitfire3dc ohhhh that is a good one. I like George Bailey, too
I think I’d have to go with Steve Rogers/Captain America. Well, the movie version of him at least. I’m not too into the comic versions of him, though I did see they made him evil at one point recently with, I think, one of the infinity stones, but he managed to come back from it. The movie version of him though, he seems like an outstanding individual.
@yin haven’t seen that, but heard good things.
@Scarlett Yea, what Marvel is doing right now with the movies is probably the best anyone has done for superhero genre. Makes me sad though considering I am more of a DC fan with Batman and Superman. Wish they could consistently make awesome movies, lol. As for Captain America in general, he seems to have the least flaws while also always trying to do what is right. The first movie of his is probably the one I dislike the most, but it isn’t bad at all. They just focus a bit more of the emotions than the action stuff. And the fact that it takes place in WW2 doesn’t help since I’m just not that fond of the setting usually.
Me, Lucifer… haha. Actually, joking, i am much too lazy for that and prefer to delegate. I would choose my son, MIchael, the prince, to do so.
Once we get Nero v2 out of the way here.
Ie, Trump.
Why not Gandalf the White? His grey iteration was wise enough to not take the one ring
@Jear77 I don’t know that one, what characteristics do you think would make him a good leader?
@Scarlett he was the one who told Bilbo Baggins to give up the rimg and set Frodo to take it to be destroyed
Leslie Knope of the TV series, Parks and Rec; played by Amy Poehler. Ellen Louise Ripley from Alien, played by Sigourney Weaver as VP.
@Gina hahahhaha. I like her
I don’t tolerate fiction, so have no fictional characters coming to mind. My cousin Bob shared a true story at a family dinner one night. He told of the owner of the metals warehouse where he works. The owner wanted to improve the workforce and interviewed each of the 300 employees — each on a one on one interview. He came to their work station to sit with each one and understand what they do and the work environment. His sharp mind remembered every person and he called them by their names. He was interested in how they are doing financially in their lives. He was interested in ideas the workers had about improving the work environment. He showed that he cared. He looked each person in the eye and listened intently as they spoke to him.
Bob told this man what he did in the warehouse and how he lived with his girlfriend (Vicky), but could not marry her because he doesn’t earn enough to have a family.
During the next year, the warehouse went through changes for the better. The working environment improved. As the warehouse increased in size and the business profits increased, everyone received pay raises and bonuses. The warehouse employees were a happier bunch and the work environment was more to everyone’s liking. The owner visited again. This time he spoke to each person and knew their names right away. He even remembered that Bob’s girlfriend was named Vicky, and asked if Bob was thinking of marriage to Vicky.
As Bob told this story, I thought that this warehouse owner would make a good President. Bob thought so and then he told us it was Donald Trump.
So far, President Trump has lived up to every expectation I had and although he has has fierce opposition from the Left, he is working on making good on all of his promises.
I have no belief in fiction, or fictional characters. I only look at results based on facts. So, my choice is the man already in office.
Andy Griffith of Mayberry!
Part of the appeal is that he had no “superpowers” over and above anyone else.
The problem with a super-hero . . . is addiction. Once they are gone, there is nobody else who can accomplish the same thing. Whereas Andy of Mayberry was totally human. If he was suddenly absent, anyone else of similar characteristics could fill the role as wonderfully.