Ladies, would you marry...

[B®ent]

a man who has political aspirations, i.e. dreams of becoming and/or knows God is leading him to become President?

Would you be OK with being a Dictator's wife, so long as he works in the fair interest of the Nation?

 

[AceHero]

Dictators aren't inherently wrong. Caesar wasn't awful, and Napoleon wasn't evil—though people didn't really like it when he started taking over their countries. For a girl who likes the strong, take-control type, I'd say a dictator is the way to go!

 

[B®ent]

Dictators aren't inherently wrong. Caesar wasn't awful, and Napoleon wasn't evil—though people didn't really like it when he started taking over their countries. For a girl who likes the strong, take-control type, I'd say a dictator is the way to go!

What do you mean 'Caesar'? There were multiple Caesars...

Fransisco Franco was a truly great Dictator. But that is a topic for another time and place...

I think a Dictator can be a firm Leader of conviction in politics, while keeping matters even and open to discussion in marriage. (My wife will submit to me, but she is also equal to me. Whenever possible, compromises are the best solutions to disagreements).

 

[Shazamataz]

I would because I would support my husband/boyfriend/fiancee in any career path he took. He has his dreams and aspirations just the same as I do, and just the same way he supports me in my career choice, I support him in whatever he wants to do. I would be so very proud of him if he was in a position of leadership

 

[Mskedi]

I would be excited to be with someone politically active. Wanting to be a dictator would be a bit over the top for me, though... I'd be more interested in someone willing to do local things -- representatives, mayor, governor, even.

President? Only if we agreed on everything.

 

[AceHero]

Dictators aren't inherently wrong. Caesar wasn't awful, and Napoleon wasn't evil—though people didn't really like it when he started taking over their countries. For a girl who likes the strong, take-control type, I'd say a dictator is the way to go!

What do you mean 'Caesar'? There were multiple Caesars...

I was thinking along the lines of Julius...sure, he was a conquerer, but he wasn't a Saddamistic oppressor towards his people.

 

[none the wiser]

Dictator? Noooo. Chances are he'd want to dictate me, and that wouldn't fly. Dictators, seems to me, haveta like telling people what to do.

President? Probably not. I don't think much of career politicians, so it's hard for me to picture.

Just can't picture having anything in common with a politician.

 

[~Beauty_from_Pain~]

It depends on the woman.

I'm not into politics, so no, I would most likely be bored out of my mind with a guy who was totally interested in them. I can't see myself marrying that sort of guy because I can't see it working well.

 

[B®ent]

Dictator? Noooo. Chances are he'd want to dictate me, and that wouldn't fly. Dictators, seems to me, haveta like telling people what to do.

Being a Dictator does not necessarily mean he would be a controlling husband. Just as a Dictator could work in the best interests of the Nation, so could a husband work in the best interests of his wife.

My skills in political Leadership would be poor to say the least, so I can say with absolute certainty that I will never be involved. But, I do long for a National Leader to guide our Nation towards Righteousness. We need a Leader who is stern yet gentle: one of his hands tightly clenched (representing firm belief); the other, a helping hand.

In regards to marriage, I strongly believe husbands should listen to what their wives have to say, and openly discuss matters with them. The best solution to a disagreement is a bit of old fashioned compromise. The best solution to an argument is creativity. And "makeup sex," perhaps.

- Brent

 

[freedom4all]

I would not date nor marry a politician.

 

[none the wiser]

Being a Dictator does not necessarily mean he would be a controlling husband. Just as a Dictator could work in the best interests of the Nation, so could a husband work in the best interests of his wife.

My skills in political Leadership would be poor to say the least, so I can say with absolute certainty that I will never be involved. But, I do long for a National Leader to guide our Nation towards Righteousness. We need a Leader who is stern yet gentle: one of his hands tightly clenched (representing firm belief); the other, a helping hand.

In regards to marriage, I strongly believe husbands should listen to what their wives have to say, and openly discuss matters with them. The best solution to a disagreement is a bit of old fashioned compromise. The best solution to an argument is creativity. And "makeup sex," perhaps.

- Brent

I agree with that

And I guess it's possible, about the compromising dictator, but when the word dictator is involved, I get the impression of someone that believes they know best, not taking into account whether they actually do or not yknow? They might make executive decisions, because they are used to it in their profession...I think that would make me uncomfortable. But I guess anything is possible aye? Probably would be good for me...I have trouble compromising

 

[Leanna]

Yup I would marry one. I would feel badly for our children though, that's a lot of pressure.

 

[Silvercoinedfish]

There is the person and then there is the position a person holds.

First, are you sure you want to marry this person? Second, are you sure you can handle the requirements of the position.

The same as if marrying a Doctor. Or how about a very successful busines person. You know sometimes those individual who have become leaders of multii-million dollar organizations have the company come first. The wife comes second. The wife often feels the business is the mistress, or worse the business is the wife and his true real wife comes second as a mistress. (You follow that?)

My point?

Be prepared. Just because you are willing to become a partner in his political aspirations doesn't mean he or his entrouage will want you as his political partner in life. More to it. The fact you are asking these questions means you are at least capable of making the judgment.

Ultimately, it depends on the person, the circumstance, and what you as an individual want/need/can handle.

 

[Lyim]

Should the profession matter too much? If you can still love the person beneath the labor, regardless of what they do, then there's really nothing else to say...

 

[...butterfly...]

Yes I would I love politics, and I would want to support my husband in all his life aspirations, and where he feels Gods lead.

 

[Cordy]

Politician? Yes. I could not, however, marry a man who would even entertain the idea of being a dictator – someone who thinks he should absolute rule. I was taught in grade school that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. I think history supports that idiom. Even the best intentioned person cannot always know what is truly best for everyone. I think a truly wise leader is a humble one, which leads within the counsel of others, not over them.

 

[B®ent]

I think a truly wise leader is a humble one, which leads within the counsel of others, not over them.

Really? According to the Bible, was King Solomon not a wise man?

 

[Leanna]

King Solomon had 300 concubines and wives, or was it more than that? Draw your own conclusions about what he used his power for.

 

[B®ent]

Mbams' statement conflicts with the Bible. I await her response...

King Solomon had 300 concubines and wives, or was it more than that? Draw your own conclusions about what he used his power for.

"According to the Bible, was King Solomon not a wise man?"

 

[Cordy]

Mbams' statement conflicts with the Bible. I await her response...

Oh, come on now. Scripture is clear that we should not seek to rule over others, and that living humbly, and seeking good counsel is extremely wise.

"According to the Bible, was King Solomon not a wise man?"

So what? David was a righteous man as well, and he killed a man to have his wife. Just because a person is, as a whole, a good example, does not mean they are the "perfect" or ideal example. The Bible is clear that humility, accountability, and true serving are attribute we should strive for. This is, in my opinion, contrary the attitude one would have in seeking dictatorship.