Beauty with brains or Leader with brains

I still would go for a leader with brains because leaders know how to strategize what to do with his constituents rather than beauty with brains but no leadership skills.

Beauty fades, but brains last much longer, if they are exercised.

I live in the USA, I would much rather have a leader with brains. Than see someone who is a beauty. Beauty doesn't help solve problems the world is facing. Brains do. As for the beauty contest, they all started out just showing off a woman's beauty. but than someone wanted to show woman are more than just beauty. But have brains as well. Thus turning beauty contest in to what they are today.

Intelligence, honesty and caring.... no matter what the looks are.... is what we need and should all look for in a good leader for our country. Beauty (male or female) means nothing as regard to how a person will handle the business of running a country and the stresses it presents. Hopefully we have all learned that by now!!

i rather have a leader for the usa that has brains over beauty but unfortunately people want their leader to be attractive.. but it is funny/odd that they want to prove and make a point to show that the beauty contest people have brains but when it comes to the president people like to see how good they look and professional/strong.. not to say people dont vote on what they stand for and etc.. but i think we can all say we have see some politicians do well on looks alone before they even open their mouths

Yes you do have a thought provoking point here Mayka.....And you have succeeded in pointing out the irony of the situation. Beauty pageants are more competitive in nature and intelligence is one of the many criteria that is measured and compared.Well a totally dumb beauty will not be able to hold on and engage in various activities that is the prerogative of such posts. And a leader is supposed to possess knowledge and ability to lead the nation and to represent his country in other countries,since it is these qualities that make him a leader in the first place.But now a days there is so much of competition for various political posts that money power and influence form the criteria for chosing leaders rather than thier ability and loyalty to their country.Hence we end up with leaders ,not without braina,but using thier brain power for silfish rather than selfless service.....

A very good comparison, I must say. I think this happens with elections because there is no one directing the campains, except for the press person for each candidate. What we need is a "master of Ceremonies" or a planning committee to decide what should be asked of the candidates. The debate chairman comes the closest to this, but there is not enough time for him to get any elaboration on a question. Also, who knows how biased he is? And who knows who makes up the questions? Political campains have developed into a bunch of muckraking trying to discredit the opponant. It would be far better to have each candidate answer questions that are serious to the nation. Then we would have a far better idea of who to vote for. There ought to be some way to make the winner stick by what he promised, too. I have stopped listening to all the media banter just because I can't stand all the emotionality of the whole mess. To answer your question, we need a leader with brains!

obviously leader with brains.. But I don't think any body takes care of that in my country.. But I must say I have seen many politicians who have a very impressive Resume!!! I mean.. really!! You are from India mayka.. Just search for our PM's resume.. he is a professor.. And our former president.. Just have a look.

That is a very interesting question. It is very ironic to imagine actually how people think and judge. Besides, it is very true that people give attention more to a contestant with brain in a beauty pageant than choosing or voting a leader with brain and principle. In a beauty pageant, still, the contestant must have brains and intelligence, not just a mere beauty since if she'll win the crown, she will represent the country and becomes an ambassadress of good will. On the other hand, a leader without brains is a no no. Yet, as you have mentioned, in choosing a leader sometimes or most of the times, people tend to choose or vote the person they commonly or popularly known. Not thinking of what this leader can do to the country or if he could really lead. Finally,if i have to choose one....it is more important to have a Leader with brains because he has a bigger task and he represents not only the people, but the whole country. Hence, the government and economy lie on his intelligence to lead.

both beauty with brains and leaders with brains are important for us because both of them are people we look up to so since they could be seen as role models,both have their roles to play

I would hope most would say a leader with brains over having supposably intelligent beautiful people.

A beauty queen and a political leader somewhat have different roles that they portray in life. A beauty queen represents her country and usually is involved in stuff like saving the world by planting trees, visiting third world countries and lends an extending hand. While a political leader, he is also representing his country and stands as the father of the nation. He usually is involved in solving the country's problems and help his countrymen become more productive and well rounded people. Somehow, they are both important.

I think beauty and brains is more important, with beauty and brains, you can be a good leader. When peopple say physical appearance doesn't matter much, it's wrong. What is inside is more important, but still, I believe in the saying to look good is to feel good. So, to be a leader, you also need physical appearance or even just cleanliness and try to be presentable. You wouldn't choose someone with just brains right now, in this cruel world.

I am following the US election for the last few months. The two leaders, Obama and McCain, have participated in many talk shows and debates where they are asked questions on different issues. If you don't find these questions similar to the general knowledge questions you heard in the beauty contests is because election is not a beauty contest where contestants says things they know will not be verified later. And added to that, when you talk about the 'brains' of a leader just don't confine it in general knowledge. If you ever got the opportunity you will know that a leader's brain needs lot more than just general knowledge. But I got your point, and I agree that I would prefer a leader with good knowledge of his surroundings and liberal outlook.

Hi mayka123! I will choose "Leader with brains", because one may prove himself to be knowledgeable, but he or she doesn't really posses the passion and the desire to make positive impact while on the other hand, one may know possess the knowledge, but he or she is well driven with passion and commitment. Thanks and have a great day.

i believe a leader w/brains would be a nice change.

From my point of view,I want both to be with brains. Beauty without brains are useless. Maybe at this moment,the beauty of a lady can make her survive,but after sometimes when she is getting older,everyone is going to blame her for being such a fool. I think intelligence is important for a beauty too. Leader with brains is a definite thing,I don't think a leader can lead without brain,sooner or later a leader without brain will get kick off by the followers.

Having a beautiful leader (Palin??) with brains.

I would say a beauty with brains definitely helps in winning in a contest rather than a leader with brains. Humans are all materialistic creatures and being beautifuly helps for sure in a contest, especially if you have both brains and beauty. It just stands out from the rest, although being beautiful alone is already enough, having both wits and beauty is a plus plus point definitely.

leader with brain would b better......