Phony Five
Hey everybody, two for one. Here is Mister Crunchy’s Phony Five, for when he thinks the Friday Five stinks.
1. Describe your ideal candidate for leader (President, Prime Minister, etc.) of the country in which you live. Please refrain from naming a political party. Everything else is fair game: platform, background, personal attributes, etc.
I would seriously like to get a businessperson in office. I think some other, greener things might fall by the wayside, which stinks, but I would love to see what a successful business person could do with the budgeting (or lack thereof) that goes on in our government today. I would like to see someone not only work on cutting money spent, but an increased visibility of cash flows and salaries.
2. If your ideal candidate somehow managed to get on a nationwide ballot, what would you estimate to be the probability that s/he would win? Why?
I estimate about a 30% chance because I think there are too many people who put their feelings first. People would like to be known as liking someone who tells it like it is, but I think they actually would prefer someone to blow smoke up their ass.
3. If your candidate was elected and everything went perfectly during his/her first term, what key changes would be made in your country? Please try to keep it in the realm of the possible.
I would hope we could eliminate some offices, focus groups and other safety nets that act as tools of waste and nepotism.
4. For what single accomplishment would your ideal president be most remembered?
Being hated by other politicians, but being adored by a country that can now see their money being spent.
5. Do you think your ideal president would be re-elected? Why?
Maybe. It comes down to a question of whether s/he can get any tangible results in a measly four year period, and whether the media machines are able to keep s/he afloat. There will be plenty of others trying to sink them.
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