would you choose someone to be a leader if they didn't stick to their guns or if they broke under pressure?
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President Bush made certain commitments at the site of the World Trade Center in NYC (right after the cowardly attacks on America by terrorists) that he would fight terrorists wherever they are.  Almost everyone agreed with him then, especially Congress including most prominent Democrats.  He has stuck to his guns and has not broken under tremendous pressure from the liberal far left.  There have been no further attacks on US soil, knock on wood, thanks to President Bush and many terrorist leaders have been killed or captured.  The liberal far left has not offered a single alternative to resist terrorism.  Oh, they proposed that we go get Osama bin Laden; but don't invade any foreign soil!  Thanks for nothing.\n\nHe could change his policies to placate the fiery Liberals (but believes that would be very wrong for US safety).  The Democrats taught his father how viscious they can be when he said "Read my lips, no new taxes" but caved in to Democrat pressure when he allowed modest new taxes to help pay for the first Gulf War that liberated Kuwait from Saddam.  You just know the Democrats would be the first to jump all over George W. if he breaks his word to the American people and eases up on terrorists, encouraging them to grow even stronger and violent here and around the world.\n\nThe Liberals want to put our soldiers in jail and throw away the key for any mistakes they make, but send a former Liberal-Democrat US Attorney General (Ramsey Clark) to defend Saddam at his nut case trial.  They should install cheering bleaches just for the US Liberals in the courthouse.
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Absolutely - I for one have a great deal of pride in our Forces, who always do their professional best, however difficult a situation the politicians put them in. Keep flying the flag for the UK guys (and gals) and make us as proud as you always do.\n\nIf I had my way though I must admit it would be the Chiefs of Staff, or even HM The Queen as head of the Armed Forces (and our real head of State), who decided when action is needed, not the useless politicians who seem to be prone to simply currying favour with overseas heads of state and/or who lack the common sense to interpret intelligence properly, let alone having military experience or interests!
415255
i think he will try to stay in.he's a control freak. he can also declare war and he will be in.. thats what i look to happen.
1026864
would you rather be beaten? or shot?
1070312
Me.  I have spent years training to fight the alie... errr.. I've said too much...\n\nSeriously, if it happened, the best person to lead would be whoever could marshall a resistence movement, since if aliens attacked us, they'd probably be a lot more powerful than we are!  So I would say any military general with experience of guerilla warfare.
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No not at all. as the other person said they will flip flop. The loyalty is in one place one day gone the next. They do not follow the same fundamentals our solders or Police follow i.e. Honer, Courage, & commitment. They Honor their families, they do not honor the job, They are cometted to there beleifs (as they should) not to the job, and the courage is a completely different definition of courage all together. To understand them you have to understand how they live, work, and play. This will help you understand my answer.
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a leader is the one who leads the pathway n paves way for the others to go for it whereas leadership is just meare giving of orders. a whooping way 2 say that aleader needs leadership qualities but not dictatorship .atleast i think aleader helps to achieve n leadership supports for it but it is one of the things n not all 4 being a leader
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I tend to think there is a difference between being a "good leader" and a "good" leader.\n\nI believe that in order to be a "good" leader, one should have the following traits: a) do no harm to all forms of life that do not directly harm those they lead; b) be receptive to the thoughts, opinions and feelings of other human beings whether they lead them or not;  c) strive to help the people they lead to be more educated and self-sufficient at a pace in which they are most comfortable; d) be an objective judge when dealing with conflicting situations that arise from those they lead; e) overcome, or at least set aside any fears and prejuidices; f) approach other leaders with diplomacy and ensure that any agreements made with them benefit both sets of followers; g) have a seemingly neverending sense of patience.\n\nThere are people that have been leaders that have harmed those that followed them.  Examination of cult followings usually reveals this to be a valid case.  These people who have led others to take their own lives are "good leaders", with 'good' meaning being highly successful at having others do something they wanted them to do.  Usually these people are extremely charismatic and play upon others' fears, ignorances and religeous beliefs.
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Well, I see it as are you a follower or are you a leader? Followers give in under pressure to those who just want to fit in and leaders know how to speak up and make an example of themselves in the eyes of the followers.....Just remember who you ARE and how you want to be perceived by others...If they say your scared or you are a loser because you don't give in then they are not friends what so ever.....If they are your friends then they will give you the respect that you deserve and not bother you with the pressure. Good Luck!!!!!
104277
maybe its mean how can u be a leader ?
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I would show no mercy and I would take prisoners only under very specific circumstances.  War is a nasty business folks.\n\nIt would be a massive hunting exercise and special forces would play a critical role.  I would also ignore the ridiculous rants of anti-American types, especially those from that joke they call the U.N.\n\nI would not be running a popularity contest.  History would be the best judge of whether my decision was correct, not political hacks and others with ulterior motives.
168943
Some are natural leaders and enjoy being in charge. Others lack self confidence and need control to feel secure.
401652
I had a US Parks Ranger say that you wouldn't be playing for long.  I wouldn't trust my life to any such action.  I would try to slowly back out but barring that I would want the S&W model .500 pistol
157587
a leader does not command others to follow him. People follow leaders who have proven themself
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both - sometimes the ability to lead is a ingrained trait - and sometimes it is learned.  The best leaders, IMHO, are born that way\n\nAnd just because you are a "leader" doesn't make you a particularly good one.  Sometimes leaders are made that way because they happen to be in the right place at the right time.
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I would base my decision on who had the best personality.  Looks change and riches are temporary, but who they are deep down is what sticks with them and ultimately, with you.
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You must be prepared to follow higher up's orders, and this could inclulde killing or annihilating everything in your path be it men, women or children. Not that I would judge you only God knows what I'd do with a gun in my hands in wartime situation.  You must have a true cause I believe to do this and be a true warrior.