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My paragon for a politician.

The Parkus Empire
23-09-2007, 23:34
They would command an exquisite intellect (already that rules out a lot of gaggle).

They would be excellent liars (obviously, this would rule-out Bush), though not necessarily have an aversion to veracity.

Their personal morality wouldn't matter to me, but I'd be disappointed if they were caught (warning Bill Clinton).

They would use methods such as assassination to achieve goals over a full-fledged war.

They wouldn't work over-time to sidestep the implementation of violence.

They would genuinely give a rat's-ass about the country.

And I couldn't care less about their personal views, religion (or lack thereof), or party.

Who's view's are in accord with my paragon?
Seathornia
23-09-2007, 23:36
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What would be the purpose of electing or hiring such an official?
The Parkus Empire
23-09-2007, 23:37
Putin '08?

I idea has traces of merit.
The Parkus Empire
23-09-2007, 23:38
What would be the purpose of electing or hiring such an official?

Is that a rhetorical question?
Hydesland
23-09-2007, 23:39
And I couldn't care less about their personal views, religion (or lack thereof), or party.


Really? So you wouldn't mind if he was a nazi?
Dexlysia
23-09-2007, 23:40
Putin '08?
The Parkus Empire
23-09-2007, 23:44
Really? So you wouldn't mind if he was a nazi?

No. So long as he didn't implement such stupidity in his manner of government. If he attempted genocide, he would fail requirement number 6.

If it came out that he was a Nazi before I voted for him, I would likely not vote for him for the same reason I would likely not watch an actor who was a Nazi (Charlie Chaplin excluded).
Bann-ed
24-09-2007, 02:04
No. So long as he didn't implement such stupidity in his manner of government. If he attempted genocide, he would fail requirement number 6.

If it came out that he was a Nazi before I voted for him, I would likely not vote for him for the same reason I would likely not watch an actor who was a Nazi (Charlie Chaplin excluded).

He was a Nazi?
Seathornia
24-09-2007, 02:08
Is that a rhetorical question?

Perhaps. I certainly expected the answer to be "None" because what you described isn't a politician.

It's a guy like Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great - we're talking highly intelligent military leaders here.
Bann-ed
24-09-2007, 02:09
Yes, and he eventually got black-listed for it. But before WWII, a lot of Americans were. The Nazis hadn't truly revealed themselves. I probably would have been a Nazi for while.

I didn't know that. Now I have more useless knowledge to spew out during wedding services and whatnot.
The Parkus Empire
24-09-2007, 02:12
He was a Nazi?

Yes, and he eventually got black-listed for it. But before WWII, a lot of Americans were. The Nazis hadn't truly revealed themselves. I probably would have been a Nazi for while.
The Parkus Empire
24-09-2007, 02:21
I didn't know that. Now I have more useless knowledge to spew out during wedding services and whatnot.

He was also one of the first actors to portray Hitler (notice the mustache) in a comedy-film called The Great Dictator where he clearly had a political turnaround, as the film obviously attacks Hitler
Bodies Without Organs
24-09-2007, 03:07
Yes, and he eventually got black-listed for it.

Evidence?


In other words, I think you're utterly mistaken.
The Parkus Empire
24-09-2007, 03:27
Evidence?


In other words, I think you're utterly mistaken.

Perhaps I am. I could be thinking of a different actor.
Bann-ed
24-09-2007, 04:53
Perhaps I am. I could be thinking of a different actor.

Gah! So now my useless knowledge is wrong too!
Curse you! :p

Now I have more to talk about though.
The Parkus Empire
24-09-2007, 21:24
Gah! So now my useless knowledge is wrong too!
Curse you! :p

Now I have more to talk about though.

Lie, they won't know the difference. After-all you have to practice if you ever hope to be like my paragon.
Kanabia
24-09-2007, 22:25
Perhaps I am. I could be thinking of a different actor.

I think you were, considering this. ;) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032553/)
The Parkus Empire
24-09-2007, 22:30
I think you were, considering this. ;) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032553/)

I believe I mentioned that movie on the first page.
Kryozerkia
24-09-2007, 23:01
Who's view's are in accord with my paragon?

Can you ping your build?*





http://weaselhut.net/gw-para.jpg
The Parkus Empire
25-09-2007, 00:41
Can you ping your build?*





http://weaselhut.net/gw-para.jpg

Please reiterate that sentence so that it is barren of "uber" traces. I will then provide an appropriate response.
Ordo Drakul
25-09-2007, 00:49
Your paragon sounds much like Ronald Reagan to me.
The Parkus Empire
25-09-2007, 00:57
Your paragon sounds much like Ronald Reagan to me.

Indeed. But his spendthrift policies possibly disqualified him at the door with rule number one in force.
Kanabia
25-09-2007, 06:07
I believe I mentioned that movie on the first page.

My bad.
Ordo Drakul
26-09-2007, 00:44
Indeed. But his spendthrift policies possibly disqualified him at the door with rule number one in force.

Rule one was possession of an exquisite intelligence-his administration ran rings around a hostile Congress for eight years, established an economy that only faltered after crippling tax hikes from later administrations, and established America as the world's only superpower. It is truly a pity his efforts were abandoned as soon as he left office.