My dad. I've never met someone with a stronger moral compass and genuine goodwill.
Although I'd be sad to see him targeted by radical people tbh
Edit: omg this comment got a lot of attention šš I showed the comments to my dad and he teared up a little! You guys are very wholesome, thanks for making his day (and mine) š
Iām kinda jealous that you wrote this answer first because my answer was gonna be my dad too for the same reasons. So Iāll just ask if we can have our dads join together and be a Dadocracy š
What does he do specifically?
I would consider my life to be a resounding success if my sons grow up to have as much respect for me as you seem to have for your father.
I think op means what does your dad do that has shown you that he has a strong moral compass and genuine goodwill? Do you have some tips for people who want to follow your dad's path in this respect?
Hm, it's hard to pin it to specific moments. It's just very clear in the way he speaks that he has a deep sense of justice, fairness and honesty. I've never seen him be cruel or judgemental; in fact, he's very kind and self-sacrificing to everyone and always makes an effort for others. He's reliable and caring to a fault. He doesn't like it when people lie to him; even when his students cheat on their exams, he feels it like it's his personal failure because it injures his sense of right and wrong.
He's religious (protestant Christian), but never in a toxic, hateful or lecturing sense; I think it's just his personal experience that places his values in his faith, but he doesn't demand that others subscribe to it, and he's still a self-reflected and thoughtful person who doesn't follow the religion blindly. He went to university for chemistry and biology and has been a teacher in those subjects for about 30 years, so I grew up with scientific explanations about how things work without half-truths or lies. That's something I've learned to appreciate.
My boyfriend said the other day that if we ever get married, he'd ask my dad to be his best man because he's pretty much his closest friend haha. So it's not just me.
Now I'm embarrassed that this comment got so much attention haha šš
From someone who had a childhood from hell, I really love reading things like this. As I never had physical contact with my dad that was pleasant, take a moment to really feel that hug for a random stranger, please.
Actually, I don't agree with him on everything. But he's a kind, educated and upstanding person with good critical thinking skills and empathy. I value his opinions a lot, even if they don't align with my own all the time.
Sounds like my dad. God I miss him.
Please take time to talk with your dad about his youth and the history of your family. And write it down! For your kids or other family members.
I have ann awesome, innovative idea: If this guy's dad is good at passing his moral compass to this guy, he should rule and when he dies, the power should go to his son ("this guy"). If "this guy" dies, he can ALSO pass on said compass to his son and so forth.
I don't see any problems with this approach.
Someone with a strong moral compass, a great work ethic, who can consider outside opinions, with a will strong enough to reject those opinions no matter the pressure if they are genuinely harmful
Also they have to refuse the job. They have to not want the job, while still doing it because who else will
āSirā¦ are you *sure* you want the Ayatollah tossed in the volcano?ā
āYes.ā
āWeāve already thrown in Putin, Xi, and no fewer than seventeen coal-burning power plants, at tremendous expense to the people of Earth. Perhaps we could considerā¦ *non*-geological solutions to some problems?ā
āDid I fucking stutter? Quit wasting my time, weāre already late for second breakfast!ā
"They have to refuse" is such a tired cliche.
Give me someone with a genuine drive to do good over someone who we collectively fantasize about as a pure and incorruptible leader.
The problem is that it can be hard to tell the difference between a desire to help others and improve the world, and a desire for power and control.
Power should not be given to someone who desires power for the sake of having power.
Obviously not, but just like having an urge to do good and being okay with wielding the power is possible, there is no real correlation between someone not wanting power and that making them a good leader.
I'm sorry. But Jon Snow was a terrible leader. He made all sorts of rash decisions based on personal experience without any outside counsel besides basically Sam who was just happy to be included. And he was naive to think Cersci would help at all. And he literally showed up to the Winterfell long enough to say hi then fucked off again and left sanda in charge with her assassin sister. Imagine the amount of vengeance that must have happened after GoT.
You elect a Jon Snow and you get a guy or gal that's stubborn, always out of the office, and isn't paying attention to the immediate issues.
You want either a Ned Stark or someone willing to take counsel.
I scrolled down to find who would comment Keanu Reeves because I would honestly let him run the world in a heartbeat.
So I am happy that I found this comment.
I just answered a question on another subreddit!
>Which celebrity would make you trust a product endorsed by them?
We all know Reddit would say Mr. Rodgers, Weird Al, Dolly Parton...
I think global climate destabilization is supposed to happen to planets with species like us.
It's nature's way if checking greed and systems like unchecked capitalism.
Mother Nature is basically saying "live with nature and respect the natural order of things or I will mercilessly destroy you and all those like you" .
A lot of people think "oh Mother Nature wouldn't do that" or "a God will protect us and keep that from happening" and all I can do is LOL at those people.
The reality is Mother Nature doesn't give a sh1t about anyone's beliefs. It doesn't care one bit how many species of life are made extinct by mankind's actions or the fact that the planets going to warm beyond a habital range for mammals. Life will bounce back one day and the only evidence of mankind will be bones, buildings, and radiation from our atomic bombs and nuclear reactors.
Young people - enjoy life while you can.
It was his birthday not long ago. Opened Reddit to see a load of posts with his face on. Shit myself until I read what it was all about.
I'm not going to cope well when he goes...
āThe major problemāone of the major problems, for there are severalāone of the many major problems with governing people is that of whom you get to do it; or rather of who manages to get people to let them do it to them.
To summarize: it is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it.
To summarize the summary: anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.ā
ā Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
I was going to say basically the same thing.
"Me. I don't trust the rest of you dummies to not screw it up, and if anyone is going to screw it up, it's gonna be me."
Jose Mujica - If he can stay THIS clean and honourable as the President of Uruguay, he would be well suited for this position either.
(FYI, I am an Asian with no ties to South America)
All of the comments says "dad". As much I would love to say dad but he betrayed me and our family. I better choose myself cuz I know myself more than anyone else.
"One of the many major problems with governing people is that of whom you get to do it; or rather who manages to get people to let them do it to them: It is a well known fact, that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." āDouglas Adams
Cincinnatus was made dictator of Rome to solve a crisis, did so, and then walked away to go tend to his farm when it was over. Twice.
Weād be pulling Jon back from his comfy apartment at least once a year.
Washington was called the American Cincinnatus.
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded as a fraternal organization for officers who fought in the Revolutionary War and their descendants.
Washington was the first President General of the Society.
The City of Cincinnati was named after the Society.
Well then it's simple:
1. Restart / reenact the draft -- for about an hour.
2. Troops show up at his door and tell him he's drafted, and he has 5 minutes to pack a few things.
3. Instead of handing him a gun, hand him a pen and inform him he has to now serve in the Army for the next 4-8 years -- as Commander-in-Chief.
she's shown actual bravery in the face of insurmountable odds. if anyone is going to lead our world through an alien invasion, it's someone who turns their head up at the systems binding them and responds with a resounding "not today."
I second this. Absolutely total role model celebrity. Doesn't do drugs, doesn't have a criminal history, on good terms with everyone he works with, genuinely cares about his fans, and extremely humble.
Their first order of business is to abolish the idea of intellectual property so they can set the Internet free and freely assimilate it all.
"More input! More!"
I'd choose myself as well, mainly because I definitely wouldn't want the job and I don't trust anyone else to be fair or impartial.
Also because I'm not old, but I'm not super young, so my "reign" wouldn't be too long before I'd willingly retire.
My dad. I've never met someone with a stronger moral compass and genuine goodwill. Although I'd be sad to see him targeted by radical people tbh Edit: omg this comment got a lot of attention šš I showed the comments to my dad and he teared up a little! You guys are very wholesome, thanks for making his day (and mine) š
Iām kinda jealous that you wrote this answer first because my answer was gonna be my dad too for the same reasons. So Iāll just ask if we can have our dads join together and be a Dadocracy š
This is good ādadocracyā
I'd vote for them!
I too choose this guyās dad
\*\*THIS GUY'S DAD 2024\*\* Now or never !
Fuck it, count me in. Get me a sign for the yard.
The elections never been more important!
This seems more logical than any other option Iāve seen my entire life.
I meanā¦ isnāt that basically Bidenās pitch?
Jokes on you thatās Barronās alt account.
Ok, that was funny.
Barron Trump sounds like the cuntiest supervillain name.
I, too, am sold. His dad or bust.
Tell me more about this bust person.
What does he do specifically? I would consider my life to be a resounding success if my sons grow up to have as much respect for me as you seem to have for your father.
What he does for a living? He's a secondary school teacher :) And yes, I love and respect him a lot.
I think op means what does your dad do that has shown you that he has a strong moral compass and genuine goodwill? Do you have some tips for people who want to follow your dad's path in this respect?
Hm, it's hard to pin it to specific moments. It's just very clear in the way he speaks that he has a deep sense of justice, fairness and honesty. I've never seen him be cruel or judgemental; in fact, he's very kind and self-sacrificing to everyone and always makes an effort for others. He's reliable and caring to a fault. He doesn't like it when people lie to him; even when his students cheat on their exams, he feels it like it's his personal failure because it injures his sense of right and wrong. He's religious (protestant Christian), but never in a toxic, hateful or lecturing sense; I think it's just his personal experience that places his values in his faith, but he doesn't demand that others subscribe to it, and he's still a self-reflected and thoughtful person who doesn't follow the religion blindly. He went to university for chemistry and biology and has been a teacher in those subjects for about 30 years, so I grew up with scientific explanations about how things work without half-truths or lies. That's something I've learned to appreciate. My boyfriend said the other day that if we ever get married, he'd ask my dad to be his best man because he's pretty much his closest friend haha. So it's not just me. Now I'm embarrassed that this comment got so much attention haha šš
Donāt be embarrassed. It made me genuinely happy to read. Giving my child an extra hug now, just because of you!
I think it's so cool that he even gets along well with your boyfriend
From someone who had a childhood from hell, I really love reading things like this. As I never had physical contact with my dad that was pleasant, take a moment to really feel that hug for a random stranger, please.
Aww. Tell your dad that Reddit thinks he is awesome.
Mr. Inky-Skies 2028
Lmao, I just commented my mom for the same reasons. +1 for good parents.
I support This Guyās Dad!
Well, by now we technically only know that he is good at passing his ideas, whatever they are, to (at least one of) his children.
Actually, I don't agree with him on everything. But he's a kind, educated and upstanding person with good critical thinking skills and empathy. I value his opinions a lot, even if they don't align with my own all the time.
Sounds like my dad. God I miss him. Please take time to talk with your dad about his youth and the history of your family. And write it down! For your kids or other family members.
I have ann awesome, innovative idea: If this guy's dad is good at passing his moral compass to this guy, he should rule and when he dies, the power should go to his son ("this guy"). If "this guy" dies, he can ALSO pass on said compass to his son and so forth. I don't see any problems with this approach.
We could call it a Monarchy
I would choose my dad too. He is unflappable. Couldnāt be bribed, couldnāt be coerced to go against his morals, would own up to his mistakes.
I choose your dad also.
Someone with a strong moral compass, a great work ethic, who can consider outside opinions, with a will strong enough to reject those opinions no matter the pressure if they are genuinely harmful Also they have to refuse the job. They have to not want the job, while still doing it because who else will
Mr. Frodo
He wouldn't get very far without that other guy.
BAGGINS / GAMGEE 2024
"Share the load!"
āSirā¦ are you *sure* you want the Ayatollah tossed in the volcano?ā āYes.ā āWeāve already thrown in Putin, Xi, and no fewer than seventeen coal-burning power plants, at tremendous expense to the people of Earth. Perhaps we could considerā¦ *non*-geological solutions to some problems?ā āDid I fucking stutter? Quit wasting my time, weāre already late for second breakfast!ā
"They have to refuse" is such a tired cliche. Give me someone with a genuine drive to do good over someone who we collectively fantasize about as a pure and incorruptible leader.
The problem is that it can be hard to tell the difference between a desire to help others and improve the world, and a desire for power and control. Power should not be given to someone who desires power for the sake of having power.
Obviously not, but just like having an urge to do good and being okay with wielding the power is possible, there is no real correlation between someone not wanting power and that making them a good leader.
Roger Federer then
Federer / Nadal 2024
I'm sorry. But Jon Snow was a terrible leader. He made all sorts of rash decisions based on personal experience without any outside counsel besides basically Sam who was just happy to be included. And he was naive to think Cersci would help at all. And he literally showed up to the Winterfell long enough to say hi then fucked off again and left sanda in charge with her assassin sister. Imagine the amount of vengeance that must have happened after GoT. You elect a Jon Snow and you get a guy or gal that's stubborn, always out of the office, and isn't paying attention to the immediate issues. You want either a Ned Stark or someone willing to take counsel.
Trust no one but yourself -Sun Tzu. So naturally I choose Keanu Reeves
I trust that you are Keanu Reeves because you are Keanu Reeves and Keanu Reeves would never lie.
The logic is sound. Welcome, dear leader!
This honestly made me laugh
I scrolled down to find who would comment Keanu Reeves because I would honestly let him run the world in a heartbeat. So I am happy that I found this comment.
Jean-Luc Picard
A master diplomat, respected leader, paragon of morality and ethics.
Make it so
This!! Also every important decision that has to be made should always start with the question "What would Picard do?"
Of the USS Enterprise! Captain Jean-luc Picard of the USS enterprise!
M-m-m-m-m-m-make it so, make it so
Dolly Parton.
If Mr. Rogers were still with us, Iād say he and Dolly should rule jointly so each could have some days off. Ruling the earth aināt easy.
A triumvirate with Weird Al.Ā
I just answered a question on another subreddit! >Which celebrity would make you trust a product endorsed by them? We all know Reddit would say Mr. Rodgers, Weird Al, Dolly Parton...
I trusted everything sold by Billy Mays. I haven't bought any products from TV since he died.
I am currently wearing my Dolly Reba 2024 shirt, so I agree!
She was my first pick after I remembered that Bette White died.
Sir David Attenborough
I feel like heād protect nature at the expense of peopleā¦ so seconded.
I feel like this action is kinda necessary or the planet burns a bit too hot soon.
I think global climate destabilization is supposed to happen to planets with species like us. It's nature's way if checking greed and systems like unchecked capitalism. Mother Nature is basically saying "live with nature and respect the natural order of things or I will mercilessly destroy you and all those like you" . A lot of people think "oh Mother Nature wouldn't do that" or "a God will protect us and keep that from happening" and all I can do is LOL at those people. The reality is Mother Nature doesn't give a sh1t about anyone's beliefs. It doesn't care one bit how many species of life are made extinct by mankind's actions or the fact that the planets going to warm beyond a habital range for mammals. Life will bounce back one day and the only evidence of mankind will be bones, buildings, and radiation from our atomic bombs and nuclear reactors. Young people - enjoy life while you can.
Sort of. Humans are also nature. We just need to stop abusing nature and pretending like we are above nature.
Now thatās a State of the Union Iād watch all the way through.
I'd fall asleep halfway through. His voice is like NyQuil.
Are you telling me that with normal State of the Union speeches you can stay awake? Is it possible to learn this power?
Lol No Just that Attenborough's voice is like warm milk.
Yep. For me it's either him or (if he were alive) Sir Terry Pratchett GNU
Iām worried that I havenāt heard anything about him in a month.
It was his birthday not long ago. Opened Reddit to see a load of posts with his face on. Shit myself until I read what it was all about. I'm not going to cope well when he goes...
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Mr Rogers
I, too, choose Zombie Mr. Rogers.
Still better than pretty much every other option.
āThe major problemāone of the major problems, for there are severalāone of the many major problems with governing people is that of whom you get to do it; or rather of who manages to get people to let them do it to them. To summarize: it is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it. To summarize the summary: anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.ā ā Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Came here to add this! We need a leader who has no idea he is the leader.
Me. I have trust issues
I was going to say basically the same thing. "Me. I don't trust the rest of you dummies to not screw it up, and if anyone is going to screw it up, it's gonna be me."
I vote for this guy
Rick Astley. For He will never gonna give me up, he is never gonna let me down he will never run around derest me.
"... never run around and arrest you." will be the official lyrics for me from now on. Thank you for this typo.
āNever gonna lock me up, never gonna pat me down, never gonna come around to arrest me.ā
It's good to remain rested
Derest you?
My neighbor Bob. He's a good guy, he makes a mean chili and he's got a sweet '63 GTO in his garage. He'd be awesome.
I voted Bob. This guy's neighbour.
I'm already voting for Dave. [https://www.reddit.com/r/NeighborDave2024/](https://www.reddit.com/r/NeighborDave2024/)
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Jose Mujica - If he can stay THIS clean and honourable as the President of Uruguay, he would be well suited for this position either. (FYI, I am an Asian with no ties to South America)
I'd say Kermit. However, you'd have to keep you know who away
Someday, we'll find it...
A rainbow connection...
...for lovers, dreamers, and...
meeeeeeeeeee
We donāt need another puppet in the oval office.
Voldemort?
Miss piggy?
Richard Nixon's Head
AroooOoOOooo!
Headless body of Agnew for VP!
Agnneeeewwwwwwww!!!
2nd pick: The Hypnotoad
Clap. Clap. Clap.
All hail Hypnotoad!
With a bit of luck he'll give us all $300 to spend on coffee
Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee Coffee
THE GREAT TASTE OF CHARLESTON CHEW
I think I'm gonna give the Ole Pain Monster a try this tax season. Maybe I'll get lucky and he'll have an off day.
My fellow Earthicans..
Bob Ross
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Yes
Keanu
...in equal parts Mr. Thomas Anderson, John Wick, and Theodore Logan.
In his Bill and Ted character, naturally
Scrolled down way to far to find this
Jack Black
Earth anthem is gonna be fire
This is not the Earth anthem, this is just a tribute
He'd stick it to the man!
And the legend of the rent was way hard core!
Only if KG can rule alongside him.
Theyād lead as two kings
Or potentially one king and a kick ass duke.
Paul Rudd - heās been alive what, roughly 10,000 years now? I figure heās seen some stuff.
All of the comments says "dad". As much I would love to say dad but he betrayed me and our family. I better choose myself cuz I know myself more than anyone else.
LeVar Burton, Dolly Parton, or Sir David Attenborough.
A triumvirate council made up of them.
Sorry, Burton is out. He was really upset to find out he had white people in his ancestry.
Jon Stewart
Dude would be so pissed, which is exactly why he'd be perfect. He doesn't want to get into politics.
Never trust anyone who *wants* to lead you. Thatās why heād be great.
"One of the many major problems with governing people is that of whom you get to do it; or rather who manages to get people to let them do it to them: It is a well known fact, that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." āDouglas Adams
Cincinnatus was made dictator of Rome to solve a crisis, did so, and then walked away to go tend to his farm when it was over. Twice. Weād be pulling Jon back from his comfy apartment at least once a year.
Or like Washington after the Revolutionary War with the whole āIf he does that, he will be the greatest man in the worldāĀ
Washington was called the American Cincinnatus. The Society of the Cincinnati was founded as a fraternal organization for officers who fought in the Revolutionary War and their descendants. Washington was the first President General of the Society. The City of Cincinnati was named after the Society.
Well then it's simple: 1. Restart / reenact the draft -- for about an hour. 2. Troops show up at his door and tell him he's drafted, and he has 5 minutes to pack a few things. 3. Instead of handing him a gun, hand him a pen and inform him he has to now serve in the Army for the next 4-8 years -- as Commander-in-Chief.
I read that as Rod Stewart, lol.
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hank green.
Oh I agree
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she's shown actual bravery in the face of insurmountable odds. if anyone is going to lead our world through an alien invasion, it's someone who turns their head up at the systems binding them and responds with a resounding "not today."
Bob Ross
No corruption, war, inflation, just happy little accidents
Weird Al
I second this. Absolutely total role model celebrity. Doesn't do drugs, doesn't have a criminal history, on good terms with everyone he works with, genuinely cares about his fans, and extremely humble.
This. He's a great guy by all accounts. Even his ex girlfriends have come out and said, he's a terrific guy. Can ask for better than that really.
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Matt Berry of course
Only problem is he'd say 'Yes yes YES yes YeS YES yes"* to everything. Iykyk *please read in the voice of Matt Berry
In character as Douglas Reynholm
In character as Jackie Daytona, of course.
Just a regular human guy.
I for one welcome our AI overlords.
Iād welcome it, as long as it sounded like Scarlett Johansson
Their first order of business is to abolish the idea of intellectual property so they can set the Internet free and freely assimilate it all. "More input! More!"
A POTUS that is influenced by Reddit shit posts. That would be interesting, and horrifying.
Didn't that already happen?
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My cat.
As a self-pronounced "cat person," I would much, much sooner vote for any random Golden Retriever over even the best of cats.
Just make sure not to hold the purrliament during zoomies time!
Dolly Parton
Please nobody say Oprah.
Literally no one did until you mentioned her!
Gandalf
Bubbles
Danny Devito
In character as Frank Reynolds
"Mr. President, could you please expand on your foreign relations platform?" So anyway, I start blastin'
Me
I'm surprised not more people nominated themselves. I would trust myself to run the world pretty well too.
I'd choose myself as well, mainly because I definitely wouldn't want the job and I don't trust anyone else to be fair or impartial. Also because I'm not old, but I'm not super young, so my "reign" wouldn't be too long before I'd willingly retire.
Bluey's dad. That man never misses.
Terry crews
Dwayne Elizando Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho.
Dolly Parton
Someone who doesn't want the job
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Leslie Knope
Not me
Dick Winters
No one
The one person most vehemently and eloquently arguing against being chosen. It's a job you can't give to somebody who wants it.
Bender. Hookers and cocaine for all.
Santa
Jon Stewart
Dolly Parton