Arthur C. Clarke wrote a book (Imperial Earth) which used exactly that premise. The president was chosen by lot from the intellectual and political elite, and any indication that a person wanted the job was cause for immediate disqualification. The idea was that the president would do a good job so he could get time off for good behavior.
in 1865 New York City had race riots where many freed slaves where murdered because people were afraid that they were “stealing their JOBS” including a tiny baby who was thrown out a third story window to its death.
chireef about 12 years ago
that should be the requirements for all politicians, if you want to serve in a political office then you should be automatically disqualified
i_am_the_jam about 12 years ago
Bill Gates?
luckylouie about 12 years ago
Arthur C. Clarke wrote a book (Imperial Earth) which used exactly that premise. The president was chosen by lot from the intellectual and political elite, and any indication that a person wanted the job was cause for immediate disqualification. The idea was that the president would do a good job so he could get time off for good behavior.
del_grande Premium Member about 12 years ago
Isn’t this the reason Colin Powell never ran for President?
coffeeturtle about 12 years ago
paradox?
burleigh2 about 12 years ago
I’ve thought about it a few times, but I would hate the backstabbing and character assassinations that I would be expected to do. :-s
chireef about 12 years ago
in 1865 New York City had race riots where many freed slaves where murdered because people were afraid that they were “stealing their JOBS” including a tiny baby who was thrown out a third story window to its death.