Thursday, October 4, 2012

Alexander the Great as POTUS

Alexander the Great would not be electable if he were running for the president of the United States.  Alexander the Great is, well, great and all, but a lot has changed between what it means to be a ruler back then in his time and what it means to be one in the present time.  Alexander the great was known to be a conqueror, leading his army into new regions and bringing them under his control.  This is hardly comparable to the role of the president in the US.  While Alexander was a conqueror who constantly sought to expand his empire, the president assumes more of a governing role, governing his nation through a shared role which doesn't place sole power in one individual, but instead spreads it out across various governmental positions.  His lack of political knowledge makes Alexander the Great incapable of assuming the position and responsibilities which come with being the president of the United States.  Also, the negative aspects of his personal life (heavy drinker, uncontrollable anger) make him unqualified to be the president of the United States, who has to have self control to make wise judgements and who should set an example for others to follow by.

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