Should we elect a dumb, poor person to be President of the USA?

Most presidents in modern history would probably classify as "dumb." As for poor, granted that they understand the conservative populist concerns, I see no issue with how much money a potential candidate has.

Thank you. I was being provocative, because I was tired of hearing about how horrible rich people are and particularly Romney. So I asked the question that way as if people would think a homeless and not necessarily dumb, but a real loser would make a better President than an educated, rich person.

To be honest, in the local political scenes across this country, there are many committed and principled politicians afoot. They would probably never ascend the ranks to the national theater, but on the local theater, they rule fairly and gracefully (not all, of course).
You know, money doesn't necessarily make a candidate bad either. If a wealthy candidate understood the concerns of his constituents and wasn't trying to deceive anybody, then he would garner just as much praise from me as the poor man with the intelligent mind. (:

Yes, I agree with that.

We need a dullard in the White House. The simple everyman or woman. Replace both House and Senate with morons and idiots so we can finally get something done in Washington!

Ha-ha.

we have already elected GWB so somebody without money but common sense may be a good change.

yes,

I really don't care who's the president of the United States. They all rule with the horrible system of capitalism in mind and try to force it on other countries.

What do you want, communism? How did that work in Russia?

Yes, I want communism but not the violent/forcefulness that it is known for. The ideal communism is a group/nation that works together to create a classless society in which everyone is equal gets the same respects as well.

I have news for you, there will never be equality and there will always be people who want to rule and be rich. All communist nations have rich leaders. I would hate communism. I want competition and rewards for working hard and being creative and I do not want to live close to people I might not get along with.

That's why they have different systems for different nations. People would come and go freely and they could be in capitalist nation or communist or whatever else they want.

Well, I agree with that. If a country wants to be communist, fine. I just hope the USA doesn't go that way.

No, we should elect this guy cuz he'll do a cute happy dance when he wins.

Ha-ha.

'We have already had our fair share of stupid presidents, now is Not the time to sign up one more clown. Romney may be rich, more power to him, but his wealth makes him stupid when it comes to others who are not as financially blessed, i.e. most of the country. In effect he is a spiritual pauper. Rich and stupid
Objections to Romney's wealth really instinctive reactions to his attitude.

"I should tell my story. I'm also unemployed." —Mitt Romney, speaking in 2011 to unemployed people in Florida. Romney's net worth is over $200 million.

"I have some friends who are NASCAR team owners." —Mitt Romney, after being asked whether he follows NASCAR racing (February 2012)

"I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that's the America millions of Americans believe in. That's the America I love." –Mitt Romney (January 2012)

The question Should we elect a dumb, poor person to be President of the USA?
when appled to Mitt Romney becomes Should we elect a dumb, rich person to be President of the USA?

Why on earth does his wealth make him stupid? I think we would all like to be that successful. It is not his fault people are poor, are unlucky, are lazy or a million other reasons to for a lack of security. Some people are very happy and blessed and have not much money, but they do not complain nor do they blame anyone else.

"I should tell my story. I'm also unemployed." —Mitt Romney, speaking in 2011 to unemployed people in Florida. Romney's net worth is over $200 million.

You miss my point. His attitude towards others makes him stupid, not his wealth, per se,
That just protects him against most of the consequences of his thoughtlessness.
Prosperity is good, prosperity for all.

How about just a smart person who's not rich

Yes, that would be fine as long as we do not condemn him or her for being poor or for being rich.

I think the way they became ,Either rich or poor is of importance . But being poor doesn't mean your dumb as the question inferred . I would never condemn anyone for there wealth or lack there of .

I put that headline to get attention, because i wanted people to face the fact that because a man is wealthy does not immediately make him awful or a bad leader. I am glad you are fair-minded.

We already have and he is doing everything he can to destroy America, his name is Obama.

Obama is poor? How so?

OK, so I was only wrong about his wealth

No such thing as a poor president! hahahahahaha!

Not when they leave the White House that is for sure. It's too bad that the American people can't get away with what politicians’ get away with.

True!

Have a good evening

You too!

Tks

It like 'the blind leading the blind' too many destitute,uninsured,homeless,... and hungry and to add another one would be insane and DUMB...go MITT...

We did that in 2008, see what that brought us.

yea he is NOW RICH forever at the expense of the poor who he duped to get there..So let us go with financially able guy who wouldnt spend all his time selfaggrandising but in the voters immediate needs and wishes..GOMITT for POTUS.

"go with financially able guy who wouldn't spend all his time aggrandizing but in the voters immediate needs and wishes.?" That's an Olympic leap of faith...

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wishful Thinking......

''I like being able to fire people who provide services to me.''
—Mitt Romney (January 2012)

"I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there." —Mitt Romney (January 2012)

"[My wife] drives a couple of Cadillacs." –Mitt Romney, campaigning for president in Michigan (February 2012)

"I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that's the America millions of Americans believe in. That's the America I love." –Mitt Romney (January 2012)

u and the rest of dem.dyfunc are just slime ball green with envy...Romney wealth was hard earned with his deligence and tenacity to work and help other with incomparable generosity..u cant say that about your selfish obama who would take up a dime to help kindred starving in grass huts in KENYA and that skint flint biden who has the least amount donation to any cause...GO AND do someting useful try working for a honest dollar..

Yep, see where a dumba$$ brought us!

No If I felt that way I would have Registered as a Democrat