SURVEY: Who do you believe would be the best president for the US?

[Scott]

Of the current leaders for the nominations for President who do you think would be the best president? The survey is not limited to those who can vote in a US election.

Please feel free to leave a comment.

[Suradit69]

You didn't include Alfred E. Newman or at least "none of the above."

Edited February 28, 2016 by Suradit69

[elgenon]

I think Trump should have his wife as running mate. TnT

[Scott]

A number of potential leaders have been left off, including Mickey Mouse. Alfred E. Newman and Mickey are getting a little old now, although experience probably counts for something.

This poll is limited to the candidates getting the most attention and therefore the ones that probably the majority of our members will have some knowledge about their strengths and weaknesses.

[cooked]

Badly phrased question. It might be something like "who will do less damage to the USA?"

[manfredtillmann]

and what exactly has this got to do with thailand - other than that the whole world incl. thailand will be a lot worse off once this up himself w.....r gets in office?

[Scott]

and what exactly has this got to do with thailand - other than that the whole world incl. thailand will be a lot worse off once this up himself w.....r gets in office?

Well, it may have a lot to do with Thailand, but it doesn't particularly matter since this is the World News Section which is for topics not related to Thailand; at least not directly related to Thailand.

[stevenl]

You didn't include Alfred E. Newman or at least "none of the above."

If he was included he would have my vote anyway!

Got to be better than that rag bag of second-raters.

At the time of posting this, TV members (well 5 anyway) have put Donald Trump in front so far.

Are you guys serious?

What does that tell you about some TV members?

I really like your script, but in reality he said “Rational arguments don’t usually work on religious people. Otherwise there would be no religious people.”

[Guest]

Sanders is the only one, who could start the process of giving the country back to the people, instead of giving the power to the corporations and folks who think they have right to use the peasants, the US citizens.

Sanders problem is that the USA is not ready for his progressive ideas. He is called as socialist as he wishes to improve education, which is horribly bad in the US, and he wishes to give better healthcare to all.

The republicans don't seem to understand that these are not the only socialist things, which are happening in the country. The military and the police are also paid by the government, thus those are part of socialistic government. Maybe in the true freedom, people could opt out, not to pay taxes to support military functions.. or to pay collectively paved roads.

[ronwparker]

American politics is Craxy but god help the world if a bigot like Trump gets in as President-the man it a bully,bigot and misogonist!!!!

[Usernames]

Sanders is the only one, who could start the process of giving the country back to the people, instead of giving the power to the corporations and folks who think they have right to use the peasants, the US citizens.

Sanders problem is that the USA is not ready for his progressive ideas. He is called as socialist as he wishes to improve education, which is horribly bad in the US, and he wishes to give better healthcare to all.

The republicans don't seem to understand that these are not the only socialist things, which are happening in the country. The military and the police are also paid by the government, thus those are part of socialistic government. Maybe in the true freedom, people could opt out, not to pay taxes to support military functions.. or to pay collectively paved roads.

No, Sanders' "problem" is that black people (and to a lesser extent hispanics) will not vote for him. His rallies are whiter than a New England blizzard. The Democratic Party essentially has become the Black Party. And while Hillary does everything but put on Black Face and sing Black Like Me, Sanders looks like a crotchety White old New Yorker. Blacks will never vote for that.

[Guest]

Having Putin, Netanyahu and Trump in power, what could possibly go wrong?

Trump is a selfish populist, who uses people's fear to gain power. He is not a stupid person, but he is not a smart person either. He is just a huge ego, which some lesser folks wish to support as they think "I could be him".

If Dump would become the next US president, the whole US will see how lonely it will become in the world scene. Good luck with that.

[little mary sunshine]

Not so much a vote for Trump as it is against Our

Do Nothing Congress.

It would be nice to see a woman in the White

House, but Never, Never Clinton, enough to

The Clintons and Bushes Sh. Heads!!

All of Congress should be limited to two Terms,

For the majority of them, one term in the

Congress, the other in Jail !!!

God Bless America!!

[Petchou]

I was sure the winner will represent what big part of TV crowd is. Finally it's the bigot, narcissist, impolite, manipulator and all the ills in same person Trump is leading in this survey.

[little mary sunshine]

You think The Americans would open their eyes and learn from the

Pathetic give away European Countries. America has always been

About: get an education, work hard and no matter who you are, where

You come from, you can be successful. Now, it looks like a new

Generation wants to sit on their ass and look for a free ride....We all

know, "No Such Thing as Free," someone has to pay!!!

Edited February 28, 2016 by little mary sunshine

[off road pat]

Badly phrased question. It might be something like "who will do less damage to the USA?"

And the world in general...?

[happy Joe]

I voted Trump

The coming years will see the US economy overtaken by China. You need a fanciful man as him to accompany this movement.

It will also end the arrogance and monoculture McDonald's / Coca Cola and make smile all the planet.

A good lesson for the Yanks who bring you useful humility in a shared world. Do not worry too much that is not so painful as confirm you Europeans who knew a similar decline in the last century.

[Bernard Flint]

For me, it has to be micky mouse or bluto.

[Scott]

The topic isn't just for Americans or about who Americans will vote for. It is of those listed who do you believe would be the best President.

[NeverSure]

If Dump would become the next US president, the whole US will see how lonely it will become in the world scene. Good luck with that.

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but we are trying to be alone on the world scene. We are tired of spending more than 1/2 of the world's military budget so that Europe can spend little. We are tired of coming to the aid of people. We are tired of being involved in wars in God forsaken places.

We don't want the gddm immigrants that are flooding and ruining Europe nor do we want those stupid socialist programs that attract them. We don't want to give up our borders to an unelected group comprising more than 20 disparate nations who can't get along. We'll never give up our borders to a group.

I really don't give a shit what one single European thinks of how the US is run simply because the REAL and BIG nasty headlines are coming out of Europe. It's a mess and it's finished and it's all over in Europe, while at the same time they are so gddm smug.

[off road pat]

You think The Americans would open their eyes and learn from the

Pathetic give away European Countries. America has always been

About: get an education, work hard and no matter who you are, where

You come from, you can be successful. Now, it looks like a new

Generation wants to sit on their ass and look for a free ride....We all

know, "No Such Thing as Free," someone has to pay!!!

"Pathetic give away European Countries". ?!?!?....My Pathetic give away European Country has free health care for everyone for as long as I can remember.....something that does not exist in the big US of A....(that Land of the Freeeee)

A couple of years ago I had to spend more than four months in Hospital, something that would have ruined me if I was a US citizen. All I had to pay was a mere +/- 100 Euro.....Ok, !!! we pay more taxes, !!!, but we know where the money goes...It's not waisted at the military to fight (Illegal) wars overseas...!

Regards,...

[Steely Dan]

Sanders is the only one, who could start the process of giving the country back to the people, instead of giving the power to the corporations and folks who think they have right to use the peasants, the US citizens.

Sanders problem is that the USA is not ready for his progressive ideas. He is called as socialist as he wishes to improve education, which is horribly bad in the US, and he wishes to give better healthcare to all.

The republicans don't seem to understand that these are not the only socialist things, which are happening in the country. The military and the police are also paid by the government, thus those are part of socialistic government. Maybe in the true freedom, people could opt out, not to pay taxes to support military functions.. or to pay collectively paved roads.

No, Sanders' "problem" is that black people (and to a lesser extent hispanics) will not vote for him. His rallies are whiter than a New England blizzard. The Democratic Party essentially has become the Black Party. And while Hillary does everything but put on Black Face and sing Black Like Me, Sanders looks like a crotchety White old New Yorker. Blacks will never vote for that.

A bit embarrassing for the #blacklivesmatter party, but HRC can now speak jive and is strongly disliked by white male liberals.

[ttthailand]

I like Sander's message and views but I also agree with some of what Trump says. Out of the two Sanders is who I am supporting. Hillary is part of the problem and will only make things worse.

Feel the Bern !

[little mary sunshine]

Free Health Care??? No such thing Someone Has to Pay!!

In Americe we pay $350+per month for health insurance so

It doesn't break us.....you can't afford to retire and live in

Your own Country because of low pensions and high taxes

For all these FREE things

[Usernames]

Sanders is the only one, who could start the process of giving the country back to the people, instead of giving the power to the corporations and folks who think they have right to use the peasants, the US citizens.

Sanders problem is that the USA is not ready for his progressive ideas. He is called as socialist as he wishes to improve education, which is horribly bad in the US, and he wishes to give better healthcare to all.

The republicans don't seem to understand that these are not the only socialist things, which are happening in the country. The military and the police are also paid by the government, thus those are part of socialistic government. Maybe in the true freedom, people could opt out, not to pay taxes to support military functions.. or to pay collectively paved roads.

No, Sanders' "problem" is that black people (and to a lesser extent hispanics) will not vote for him. His rallies are whiter than a New England blizzard. The Democratic Party essentially has become the Black Party. And while Hillary does everything but put on Black Face and sing Black Like Me, Sanders looks like a crotchety White old New Yorker. Blacks will never vote for that.

A bit embarrassing for the #blacklivesmatter party, but HRC can now speak jive and is strongly disliked by white male liberals.

[seancbk]

Ideally Obama would get to stay in and run things.

Whatever happens I hope that moron Trump doesn't get into a position of power.

I would like to see if Bernie Sanders can change things for the US, but I suspect that Hillary will in fact win.

[NeverSure]

Ideally Obama would get to stay in and run things.

Right. Obama has doubled the US national debt in just 7 years. He's added as much to the debt as all of the prior US presidents did in 240 years. We can't afford another five minutes of him, much less 4 years. If he doubled it again it would be 40 trillion dollars. No, I don't think we need any more Obama.

He's the guy who decided to attack Libya and kill Qaddafi and turn the place over to ISIS. He's no better than GW Bush.

There are enough Americans who have "had it up to here" with Washington DC on both side of the aisle that you are seeing a wipe-out of the establishment.

We don't want to feel a socialist burn either because then we'd wind up like Europe. Everyone on the planet would be storming in for free benefits which is exactly what you get when things are "free". Now the UK's national debt is fast approaching that of the US as a percentage of GDP and climbing fast. These "happy times" can't go on forever when paid for with debt.

Thank you just the same but I'm voting for Trump as a rejection of the status quo.

Cheers.

[Guest]

If Dump would become the next US president, the whole US will see how lonely it will become in the world scene. Good luck with that.

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but we are trying to be alone on the world scene. We are tired of spending more than 1/2 of the world's military budget so that Europe can spend little. We are tired of coming to the aid of people. We are tired of being involved in wars in God forsaken places.

We don't want the gddm immigrants that are flooding and ruining Europe nor do we want those stupid socialist programs that attract them. We don't want to give up our borders to an unelected group comprising more than 20 disparate nations who can't get along. We'll never give up our borders to a group.

I really don't give a shit what one single European thinks of how the US is run simply because the REAL and BIG nasty headlines are coming out of Europe. It's a mess and it's finished and it's all over in Europe, while at the same time they are so gddm smug.

Like I said, good luck with that. It's time for you to stop spending so much money to support your socialist army and redirect the money to socialist education and healthcare.

The USA has become weaker and continue to do so, if there are no changes. If you wish to have a nutter as a president, you have the right to do so. But be aware that the rest of the world might not like it. If USA is to become the next Russia, it is probably not the best thing to happen, not for the USA and not for the world. We have enough countries with large nuclear arsenal and a bit too unstable people leading the countries.

For me the USA is a great country with lots of smart people. Europeans have lots to learn how to do business and be more independent. So does USA has a lot to learn from European values of caring for the weaker members of the society. That's socialism, it's not something to be afraid of.

[off road pat]

Sanders is the only one, who could start the process of giving the country back to the people, instead of giving the power to the corporations and folks who think they have right to use the peasants, the US citizens.

Sanders problem is that the USA is not ready for his progressive ideas. He is called as socialist as he wishes to improve education, which is horribly bad in the US, and he wishes to give better healthcare to all.

The republicans don't seem to understand that these are not the only socialist things, which are happening in the country. The military and the police are also paid by the government, thus those are part of socialistic government. Maybe in the true freedom, people could opt out, not to pay taxes to support military functions.. or to pay collectively paved roads.

No, Sanders' "problem" is that black people (and to a lesser extent hispanics) will not vote for him. His rallies are whiter than a New England blizzard. The Democratic Party essentially has become the Black Party. And while Hillary does everything but put on Black Face and sing Black Like Me, Sanders looks like a crotchety White old New Yorker. Blacks will never vote for that.

Not so sure !!!!

http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/02/killer-mike-slams-hillary-clinton-in-powerful-speech-at-bernie-sanders-rally/

[Steely Dan]

I would love Trump to win, but failing that anyone but HRC, whenever I see her assuming the form of a new minority interest group this springs to mind.