So why would ANYONE want to be President?

[Dont TS Me Brah]

It's painfully obvious after these last few weeks... that's a crap job.

He is assaulted daily by literally millions of people. He can't go anywhere in public and for the rest of his families lives they'll have an SS escort.

So WHY would anyone WANT this job? The money? Nah... that's not it. Just the sheer hunger and desire for power? Nah, Obama doesn't seem like the type. The desire to change a society and possibly the world for the better? Pure altruism?

That's all I've got, it's got to be altruism. What else?

[onehandle]

1. Altruism? Uh, George W. Bush. nt

[Dont TS Me Brah]

2. yeah, lol...

I was specifically referring to THIS POTUS... and the amount of CRAP he endures while trying to do the best for the nation 24/7...

[the other one]

3. The job comes with huge perks

e.g. The largest discretionary budget in the world.

[Go2Peace]

4. It's not a "job" that you like or dislike. It is a responsability and honor

It's like being in the military. You know you might get killed but (hopefully) your job is to protect others and that makes it worthwhile and honorable.

We have a funny idea of the Presidency. If someone is doing it because of what *they* get or don't get, we have the wrong people. If Obama has the "right stuff", it is all worthwhile regardless.

[ProgressiveVictory]

11. I agree. Responsibility and Honor to your country is selfless.

[Beacool]

5. Altruism????????

Yeah, the guy is the epitome of an altruist.......

:eyes:

[jenmito]

8. Wow! Get OVER it already!

:rofl:

[Beacool]

13. Wow, step away from the spiked Kool-Aid.

;)

[cherokeeprogressive]

6. Ego.

[Thrill]

7. I'm pretty sure Obama asks himself that everyday

lol

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

9. You're correct. So much easier when it was divine right of kings.

Democracy is . . . messy.

[Jennicut]

10. Some crave the power, money and attention. But some don't.

Carter did not seem to. Clinton on the other hand...

Obama was a community organizer and gave up a well paid existence to do jobs that paid less but were more proactive. Some people want to change certain things, for the good or bad.

[Peace_Sells]

12. To change things to try and make a difference.