You have considered them candidates for best pony, but what about their role as political leaders!? Who would run the best country if thrust into a position of power?
Would it be Twilight Sparkle with her brains before brawn ideals, sending her own fledgling nation into a future of science and progress?
Or perhaps Applejack would be better suited, with her honest nature and impeccable work ethic?
Maybe Pinkie Pie could keep everyone's morale way up there with constant balloon-filled town hall meetings (and free cake.)
But who could forget the coolest El Presidente of all, Rainbow Dash, with a country founded on the idea that her presence alone makes everything better?
We also have Fluttershy. You may find her hiding behind the desk in her oval office the majority of the time, but the girl will stand up for what she believes in if backed into a corner!
And finally, Rarity, with borderline OCD and an eye for the extravagant, this pony would do everything in her power to make Equestria the perfect utopia. The taxes may be high, but living on the street would be like living in a marble clad mansion!
So which pony would make the best political candidate in your eyes? I'll toss a poll on the side bar! Try to vote with more than just your best pony/recent episode star/waifu in mind!
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I'm a Rainbow Dash devotee all the way, but for President? Definitely Twilight Sparkle. She's a nerd. I'm a nerd. Maybe I can be first Colt.
ReplyDeleteTwilight. Just look at the disaster that winter wrap up was until Twilight took over.
ReplyDelete@Jett Midknight
ReplyDeleteI SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE
But seriously, with the above arguments how could anyone pick anypony other than Twilight?
I'm kind of torn between Twilight Sparkle and Applejack... I want to say Twilight would be better because of her intelligence, but she does tend to completely lose it when things aren't going well. Applejack's a good candidate because she's such a hard worker, but I'm not so sure she'd be knowledgeable enough about all the important things she'd be responsible for.
ReplyDeleteAlso, those campaign posters are awesome.
I'd like to add Fancy Pants along with Big Mac and Cheerilee to my list of potential candidates.
ReplyDeleteA progressive noble? Madness! As a noble he's doubtlessly received a good education and his eloquence and ability to see the value in individuals regardless of their birth would come in handy when it came to filling his cabinet. And come on, the guys got swag.
Obviously we haven't seen enough of him to know his faults, but right now he'd probably be a better candidate than any of the Mane Six.
No "Spike for VP" anywhere? Seriously?
ReplyDeleteStrengths~
ReplyDeleteTwilight: Smart and knowledge-seeker
Applejack: Hardworking ethic and business savvy (which is good for "selling" herself for this position)
Pinkie: Optimistic and a can-do attitude
Rainbow: Bold and proud
Fluttershy: Level-headed and humble
Rarity: Has an eye for detail and appeal
Weaknesses~
Twilight: When she has an *erhem* "episode"... yeah, no comment
Applejack: May resort to little white lies to please her peers
Pinkie: Sporadic and unstable in dire situations
Rainbow: Arrogance leads to frequent slip-ups
Fluttershy: Requires excessive motivation to come out of her shell
Rarity: Can't tolerate a slight difference of opinion
Hm...
Could we get Ivory Scroll on the poll? No?
Well... in that case, Fluttershy. Power leads to plenty of situations that can "motivate" her to speak up.
You need a zebra in charge, Zecora's the one,
ReplyDeleteShe certainly deserves her time in the sun.
She's wise beyound her years, and that's a useful credential,
For taking up tasks of a manner presidential.
Speak up, ponyfolk; what do all you say?
Black and white is superior to mere shades of grey.
I'd have to vote for Twilight. She's a communitarian/socialist technocrat and policy wonk. Just what this country needs.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to Fluttershy..."Why?" Because she asked politely :D
ReplyDeletei vote for lyra
ReplyDeleteNopony as utterly socially incompetent as the Sparkle would make a good President. You have to actually, y'know, TALK to people. And persuade them. Not to say that that's the ONLY criterion for political leaders, but it's definitely a no-go without that. She's much better in a VP or policy adviser slot.
ReplyDeleteI voted for Applejack, but since it looks like Twilight's going to run away with this one based on early votes...
ReplyDeleteCan we get a Twilight/Applejack '12 poster, people? =P
I'd say Pinkie Pie, after all, she DOES things right, right?
ReplyDeleteApplejack for prez....an honest prez
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say Fluttershy. I think the quality of standing up for what you believe in when backed into a corner is one of the best qualities of a good leader. Although, I can't help but say that if all 6 of them were to run the country, we'd probably be even better off since friendship is magic and this country pretty much needs magic to get out of the mess it's in.
ReplyDeleteI'd shy away from Twilight as a choice because of the simple fact that she'd probably go nuts under the pressure and cause more chaos than discord trying to figure out a solution that everyone can agree on. If not for this quality, Twilight would have my vote.
@Trippn I dunno. I mean, remember Calvin and Hobbes? Pinkie with a cardboard box is pretty dangerous.
ReplyDeleteThe best choice for me would definetly be Twilight, she's the most indicated of the mane six for leadership, administration and management, and definetly would go for AJ on vice-president, with those two on the lead I would happily support the government decisions.
ReplyDeleteApplejack of course. It'd be nice to have a leader for once who doesn't lie out their butt.
ReplyDelete@Laika
ReplyDeleteShe seemed more than capable of talking to ponies when she assumed direct control over the Winter Wrap Up management. Obviously it'd be more difficult to lead a nation than lead a town, but Twilight showed real leadership potential there.
Twilight. For logical reasons.
ReplyDeletePinkie Pie. For best pony reasons.
Twilight would be an EASY lock for pres. Knowledgable to a ridiculous degree and make the other pony look silly in debates. Plus, wouldn't Twilight look good in a suit?
ReplyDeleteApplejack for the easy pick up on the earth pony vote and her down-home goodness independents just eat up.
Rarity as Secretary of State, putting on an excellent show for dignitaries at home and abroad.
Poor Pinkie, she's a 3rd party contestant in a 2 pony race. But dang it if she doesn't have heart.
@Batpeople623
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was wondering where the posters came from! Now I can print up a few to post in random places. :D
this is the way I see it:
ReplyDeleteRarity-would fall prey to the "Perks" of being President, Corporations would slowly corrupt her, and we would end up in the same boat as we are IRL=in a recession, with the price of EVERYTHING Going up, with wages staying stagnant. and she would probably pass Ludicrous Fashion Laws.
Pinkie Pie-her VERY Short Attention span would mean Nothing would get done; Diplomatic meetings would become Full Blown Galas, and Ridiculous laws would get passed.
Rainbow Dash-Think of her as a Female Pony Version of John McCain; the Equestrian military would be getting Triple Overtime, Equestria would try to police the world, and would be hated for it.
Fluttershy- Her shyness would mean very little would get done in Diplomatic Relations, but Equestria would have better Health Care than its neighbors.
Applejack- her blunt Honesty would not give her many allies in the Equestrian Assembly, but her Ethics would be as straight as an arrow. the Equestrian Farming Industry would be booming, but other aspects of technology would wither.
Twilight Sparkle- Her sense of Organization would mean the Equestrian Government would be a Lean Mean Law Passing Machine, and the Young Minds of Equestria would as sharp as Vorpal (Rarity's Diamond Blade in Ponies Make War) since Twilight would focus on Education. unfortunately, Twilight would probably crack under Tremendous Diplomatic Pressure.
so My vote would be a combination of Applejack and Twilight, with Rainbow Dash as Secretary of Defense, and Fluttershy heading up the Equestrian Health Care System. (Sorry Pinkie and Rarity, but you two just aren't cut out for Politics)
Vote Twilight for President! Better living through magic!
ReplyDeleteTwilight is like a damn steam roll man what the hell
ReplyDeleteRarity = Mitt Romney
ReplyDeleteTwilight = Ron Paul
RD = Newt Gingrich
Pinkie = Michelle Bachman
Applejack = Santorum
Fluttershy = Tim Pawlenty
I won't suggest any of these choices...maybe Twilight will do something good ...but if she freaks out....don't expect at something good ! We another pony that is charismatic , calculated , smart , strong.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely need Twi. AJ as VP.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in the legitimacy of Electoral Politics and therefore would not vote for any of these ponies as my representative. Instead, I'll work with all the ponies towards a social democracy, with no hierarchical form of government. :D
ReplyDeletei'm not a twilight sparkle fan, but i think it is the less of the bads in this case.
ReplyDeletebecouse the way i see:
twilight.- scientific driven comunitty with poor social development and sport/entertainment devoid (similar to the model that Sao pablo Brazil has, exept a bit more dull)
Applejack.- work and industry driven goverment with a pinch of power to the people, prettymuch the ideals of the comunism and syndicates.
Pinky Pie.- a puppet goverment where ponies are kept in a state of ignorance becouse they are kept enternained with petty partties so they won't pay attention to the critical problems that the exess parting has brought (similar how some politics diverge the atention with soccer, soapoperas, actors scandals, etc.)
Rainbow Dash.- that one would be the perfect example of cult of personalitty. Don't get me wrong I love Dashie, but with her attitude and Power i can only see a Dictatorship.
Fluttershy.- even tough she is well intended for her ponyfolks, she lacks any asertiveness and thus she will most likely let everypony do what they want, ending in an Anarchistic chaos that would probably end in Equestria Burning down due to a lack of order.
Rarity.- As she is always interested on upping the artistic qualitty all around her, she is most likely to become flattered by the top class, wich will make her very distant from the ponyfolk of the medium and working class, wich will most likely end in brutal taxes, even more brutal work hours and next to no rights to the workers (pretty much what was Mexico with Porfirio Dias)
so my conclusion Twilight is best option for this
http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/08/story-nightmare-state-of-mind.html?showComment=1312768454998#c3010584798723565824
ReplyDeleteThat is all. Read that, then get back to me.
Roseluck makes everything and everybody better, cause she's best pony. She obviously wins.
ReplyDeleteTwilight for sure. Hanging around the Princess of Equestria for most of her life should come in handy and not to mention them organizational skills!
ReplyDeleteHmm... vote rationally, and not just for our best ponies, you say?
ReplyDeleteEither Twilight or Applejack then. Both are best-suited to leadership of the six, I suppose I'd probably go Applejack if I had to choose one, as Twilight can be awkward in social situations.
Pinkie Pie would lead a fun nation to live in, but wouldn't be very good for the long-term. Rainbow Dash is too aggressive and Fluttershy too passive; preferably it'd be somepony willing to assertive and tough but who tries other options first within reason. Rarity has a good eye for subtlety and detail, but overall I'd prefer somepony who's open and honest without being naive.
Unless we're talking about elections for a democratic Equestria, and not RL, in which case world peace is a viable possibility and I choose Fluttershy.
I don't Like how everypony assumes that AJ is right winged or conservative. She is a farmer, with a southern accent, I live on a farm in Iowa and most of my family is from Alabama (yes we moved away for a reason), and we are liberal socialist, you can't just judge everypony... Still... I will vote for Twilight. she will do what's right for the people, not just what is right for her. What sets her apart is that she listens and learns from everything around her.
ReplyDeleteSo out of the mane 6, Twilight sparkle.
fluttershy will be president, and derpy will take the role of VP
ReplyDeleteMy choice for candidates would probably go in this order:
ReplyDelete1: Applejack
2: Rarity
3: Fluttershy
4: Pinkie Pie
5: Twilight
6: Rainbow dash
It makes me sad to put pinkie at number 4 because I believe her to be best pony but I wanted to look at this seriously, and looking at this seriously I wouldn't want any of the candidates beyond the first two I picked to make it. Mostly due to being scared of the consequences. and i would would never want the last two because I don't think they could mentally take everything that comes with that level of responsibility and criticism.
I do find it funny that my 4th and 5th place ponies from the main six got 1st and 2nd though
Honesty in politics is a rare feat. APPLEJACK 2012!!! WOOOOOOOOOO
ReplyDeleteTwilight for president! We need someone intelligent and well-read, who really values science and education.
ReplyDeleteBig Macintosh in 2012: nnnNope for Equestria
ReplyDeleteMy selections in order
ReplyDelete1: twilight - she's the best qualified
2: applejack- hard working and honest but often acts before thinking
3: rarity- attention to detail is a strong and weak point for her
4: fluttershy- kind and compassionate but can be a pushover
5: rainbow dash- works hard towards her goals but is a complete hot head
6: pinky pie- do I even need to explain?
there is a reason that Twilight is Calestia's star pupil. all I'm gonna say.
ReplyDeleteVote Rarity Bro!!!
ReplyDeleteRarity and Rainbow Dash are the only ponies with safe failure modes, so it has to be one of them. And Dash as president is basically George W Bush.
ReplyDelete...
Might still be better than putting Worst Pony in charge, I don't know.
Aww, no chance to vote for Nightmare Moon? I like dark horse candidates!
ReplyDeleteBut if we can't go with Nighty, then it's time to choose Rarity and let someone bring some class to the office of chief executive.
Of course, we could always recommend that she keep Applejack around as her adviser. AJ's used to watching what she spends, she'd rein in Rarity's more extravagant ideas.
Vote for Applejack- we need somepony with integrity to clean up "business as usual" with politics and get us back on track.
ReplyDelete@milleniummaster18 she's uh... she's purple.
ReplyDeleteI'd vote Twilight Sparkle for president and Applejack for vice president.
ReplyDeleteEr, also, my last comment a few places up was my first Equestria Daily comment...I kind of made a Google account for the sole purpose of ponies.
ReplyDelete@Justin Exactly! Twi/Jack ticket ftw.
ReplyDeletePresident: Rarity
ReplyDeleteVice President: Twilight Sparkle
Speaker of the House: Pinkie Pie
Secretary of State: Fluttershy
Secretary of the Treasury: Applejack
Secretary of Defense: Rainbow Dash
These aren't in the order of my favourites, btw. Rather, it's in the order of the pony I think would be best for each position.
Applejack would bring integrity to the office and help keep the government from overstepping in our lives: and as the get-alongest pony you'll ever meet, she's a natural communicator.
ReplyDelete(Yeah, I see her as a conservative.)
Twilight has been shown to crack worse than all but Pinkie Pie under stress: and while she is smart and diligent, she lacks the persuasive experience needed.
Rainbow Dash...napping on the job, never thinking things through. Not fit for administration.
Pinkie Pie would certainly be...interesting, but would obviously bloat government interference with her spying and exotic "public relations" policies.
Rarity would be just another politics as usual candidate and would just try to get her agendas through as swiftly and with as little coverage as possible.
Fluttershy...her heart's in the right place, but she doesn't seem to thrive as a public speaker- and would probably end up as a puppet president.
So...
I vote for Applejack- she knows who she can trust, and could bring Rarity and Twilight along for their political savvy and widespread knowledgeability respectively as secretary of state and vice president respectively.
Vote for a hard, honest worker ready to clean things up!
Much as I love Twilight, I don't think she'd make the best president. While she's intensely rational and tries to define a problem completely before attacking it logically, she can develop tunnel vision very easily and get frustrated when things don't go to plan. She also makes huge assumptions that what's logical to her is logical to everyone, and she can be very dismissive of others' opinions.
ReplyDeleteNo, I think AJ would be a better leader, since she's approachable, selfless, and has enough stubbornness to get her policies enacted. I have a feeling Twilight would be much, much better-suited as a high-level Secretary. Her organizational and logistic genius would make her invaluable in the nuts and bolts running of the administration. Maybe make her Chief of Staff.
RD? No way. Too easily bored and hot-headed. She'd declare war on the griffins the minute one of them looked at her wrong. On the other hand, she might make a good military leader.
Keep Fluttershy far from politics. The poor girl would die of anxiety having to be the center of attention.
Rarity? Hmm... Dunno. She has an eye for grace and knowing quality when she sees it, but her natural vanity makes her easily manipulated. I'd actually tag her as a security risk.
Personally, I'd vote for Applejack. She seems like the most dependable pony to have in office.
ReplyDeleteEVERYONE VOTE PINKIE JUST DO IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteTo be completely honest, and not biased in any way, I would probably vote for Applejack.
ReplyDeleteNormaly, I would choose Twi, but the fact she cracks under pressure means that it wouldn't really end well. Fluttershy on the other hoof, is a mare of mystery, we really don't know what talents she really has, as she isn't really an outspoken pony. Agh. Why is it so hard to decide? D:
ReplyDeleteBonbon. All the other world leaders will get confused about who is talking to them.
ReplyDelete(over the phone)
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, I think Fluttershy is the best candidate. She is level headed, unbiast, and cares about the affairs of everypony. She can also overcome her shyness if she is motivated enough, which really seals the deal for me.
ReplyDeleteTwilight for President
ReplyDeleteApplejack for vice.
I don't even like Twilight that much, but this is the only conceivable option.
Rarity's made me laugh. Simply says, "I've always wanted to be a Princess." lol
ReplyDeleteTough choice, though I think I'd have to go with Twilight. She's got a good level head on her shoulders. Most of the time anyway. And it takes brains, know-how, leadership skills, and a level head to be able to effectively run a country well. She would probably be the best bet of any of the mane six honestly.
Applejack may not be too bad either. She's got the strong work ethic that's required of a leader. She also seems to have the leadership skills. But I'm worried about her in the intellect department. I'm not saying she's dumb of course. lol But I don't think she's well-read enough for such a position either. I could see her really struggling with some of the more complicated things involved with running a country.
Fluttershy would be a definite no, despite being my favorite of the mane six. She simply lacks the proper leadership skills. She's too timid and would have trouble taking control of situations unless it was in the most dire of them. You need to be strong and upfront to be a good leader.
Rainbow Dash would also be a poor choice as a big leader, for just the opposite reason. She's too upfront and too egotistical. I'd be worried she'd have her country in constant war with others. I also see her debating and negotiating skills being along the lines of telling them to do such and such or else. Which obviously isn't good.
Pinkie Pie... is way too silly. lol She's fun to be around, but isn't serious enough to be a competent leader I don't think. She may have the brains for it. And she's definitely not scared to put herself out there, be social, or confront others when need be. But she would definitely have to get much more serious before taking on such a role first.
And last but not least; Rarity. Rarity certainly have the intellect it seems for a higher position as such. Being a business owner definitely helps in business-related areas to the job. I could also see any place she runs being very very clean and with little to o crime. However, I'd also worry she'd over spend the country's money and put it in debt. But perhaps not, she also seems to be leveled-headed for the most part. She would probably be about tied for second with AJ in my opinion.
So yeah. It's Ms. Sparkle for me.
"Or perhaps Applejack would be better suited, with her honest nature and impeccable work ethic?"
ReplyDelete............
"better suited, with her honest nature and impeccable work ethic?"
............
"honest nature and impeccable work ethic?"
Have you ever seen a honest politician? AJ wouldn't last a minute in there, well jokes aside AJ's honesty and Twi's impecable organizing skills and love for science are the 2 stronger candidates realistically.
Dashie is my favorite but I can't really picture her as a good president, too strong headed...
Fluttershy would be a great leader IF the was contained at a room and only allowed to hear the facts behind anything she should be dealing with since she would be changing her laws every two seconds trying to please everypony with a different opinion resulting in chaos before which Discord would feel like an amateur (sometimes you should just say "shut the buck up and do it my way and is by the end of the day you are not satisfied THEN come and complain but don't tell me how to do my job")...
Pinky would make a happy nation for everypony but there would be no progress towards anything (plus I would hate to live there since I have terrible migraines and there would be singing and music all the time).
Rarity could have been up there, she could have been a contender, personaly I think her plan might realisticaly have been one of the most realisticaly good plans, upgrades the property value which in turn invites richer ponies wanting to live in the area which improves business for everypony (also improves the income through tourism). However at the end of the day I would hate to live in a place full of sparkly colourful gems and ribbons, had her style in fashion been closer to mine she would have had my vote without a second thought...
oh sweet halabaloo! I vote for people to chill right on down and to consider the following:
ReplyDeleteTom is a solid choice for President and the idea of bloomberg as VP will grow on you im sure.
These are all well and good, but no one can beat the political policies of Patrick Star.
ReplyDelete( http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/push-it-somewhere-else-patrick )
Quite literally, it's the fallback policy of every politician on the planet. Is that a scary thought? Definitely.
Well this was something to wake up to! I originally created these posters as a jokey addition to the literally thousands of flyers that go up across my university walls during election week. I did the whole bunch in about 20 minutes and, personally, I think the rush job shows. Despite posting them up on Reddit, I never anticipated they would be seen by so many people and become so popular (as popular can be).
ReplyDeleteEven weirder is that just yesterday I was lamenting how I would never appear on EqD as I'm not an artist, writer or musician. Guess that showed me. :P
If anyone wants any sort of creator source for these things, I'm @bronygrey on the Twitters. :D
i am putting my vote for rarity for president
ReplyDeletePinkie ftw
ReplyDeletePinkie ftw
ReplyDeletePinkie ftw
ReplyDeleteI Vote for Rainbow Dash so the World will be Full of AWESOME and COOLNESS not to mention everything will be 20% Cooler
ReplyDeleteA vote for Applejack is a vote for HONESTY. AJ 2012.
ReplyDeleteJoin the Pinkie Pie revolution! As long as we share and care, there'll always be a way through! Fight inequality and raise high the pink flag!
ReplyDeletePFFFFFFT! Screw predentsy! ALL HAIL THE RISE OF THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC! THE REAL PRINCESS OF THE NIGHT! but..... if i had to vote in a president it would most defiantly be......
ReplyDeleteDISCORD. after all isn't politics already chaos. technically he would bring order (and cotton candy clouds with chocolate rain)
I feel I should at least explain my choice of Rarity, seeing as she's my least favourite of the Mane Six. By the way, least favourite doesn't mean that I dislike her, simply that she ranks sixth in my list. It used to be Applejack, but she's grown on me during the second season.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, she is honest. Not in the "never tells a lie like Applejack," but in that she's true to her feelings. Sure she's a bit stuck up, but in the end she does what she feels is right. She has the income to provide for the little pony and the heart to make it happen. She loves glamour, but never forgets those who got her there. She may be obsessive, but she can still read others quite well. Remember when she asked Twilight if something was wrong in Lesson Zero just as Twi was running off? That spoke volumes to me. She clearly cares for the feelings of others. And she's assertive, which is very important in leader. Sure she loves riches, but if some corporation told her to do something she was against or that hurt the ones she cared about, she'd tell them to go buck themselves. Also, she knows how to defuse tense situations with her wit and charm. So yeah, I think she's the best choice for President. And having the intelligent and studious Twilight Sparkle as Vice President would keep her grounded. So there you have it.
Twlight Sparkle Wins in a landslide.
ReplyDeleteTwilight- President
ReplyDeleteRarity- Sec. State
Applejack- Attorney General
Rainbow Dash- Sec. Defense
Fluttershy- Health and Human Services/ HUD
Cheerilee- Sec. Education
Pinkie Pie- Head of Diplomatic Corps./ U.N. Rep.
Spike- Treasury/Mint
Twilight Sparkle and Applejack for VP.
ReplyDeleteHaha, it's funny we got presidential elections just before this was posted ^_^
ReplyDeleteI would've got a kick out of seeing Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy as a Presidential hopeful...and even Derpy/Ditzy would be a better Presidential candidate than Romney or Santorum ever would be, IMO.
ReplyDeleteHeck, I think the world would be a better place if Fox News Channel got replaced with a channel that played MLP:FiM 24/7...just saying! ;)
Some pony stole my Useename dashie4president and stole my friends idea sparkle4president
ReplyDeleteThe catch here is, of course, that no matter wich one of the girls gets elected, they'd be sure to draft the rest of the group into their administration. I think Applejack would make a better figurehead, with Twi serving as Chief of Staff, Rarity as Press secretary and the rest of the gang as aides and speech writers.
ReplyDeleteAll of Mane 6 in coalition. But if I have to chose only one of them, my vote is for Twiligh Sparkle for sure.
ReplyDeleteTwilight for president!
ReplyDeleteeven though i'm not from the US but still http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-brony-twilight-spike.png
Would Vote For Twilight then Applejack for their relative levelheadedness.
ReplyDeleteWould vote for Pinkie and Flutter simply because I love 'em.
Would never vote for under any circumstances Rarity and Dash.
We need intelligence, logic, reason, and the possibility of a total mental breakdown. We need Twilight Sparkle.
ReplyDeleteOther candidates ignore the most important issues facing this country. Our career politicians sit by idly while other nations surpass us in coolness, awesomeness, and most importantly, radicalness.
ReplyDeleteThe super-ultra-extreme-awesomazing choice is obvious. For a 20% cooler country, vote for the only candidate who makes sense.
Vote Rainbow Dash!
Ugh no place for a write in canidate? And how about vice president?
ReplyDeleteLUNA/DERPY 2012
A rainbow dash dictatorship will do me just fine
ReplyDeleteMY votes on twilight
ReplyDelete@Fadedink Ah, but you can't spell "one party state" without "party". A Pinkie Pie dictatorship is clearly superior ;)
ReplyDeleteit would either have to be twilight or applejack. pinkie pie is all about parties, so even though she could help the people be happy for a little while, im not sure that she knows enough to control the hard decisions such as economy and if to go to war. rainbow dash will just do whatever she can to be the most important mare. she really doesn't care that much. rarity is generous so she will probably help with getting rid of taxes and such, but will refuse to do anything with the army, calling them ruffians. and fluttershy.......just no. i think she would be too shy just to run for president. twilight and applejack are full of reasoning but can also call out the hard shots in economy and politics. but if you want a real leader........ ask applebloom! she wants to be president. (witchcraft)
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest, if any of them became president, I would move out.
ReplyDeleteTwilight Sparkle...Duh
ReplyDeleteTwilight Sparkle for president!
56 percent is for twilight
ReplyDeletedo you not want PINKIE PIE?!!!!
Rainbow Dash as pres with Twi as vice.
ReplyDeleteRainbow Dash would just make the place better by doing anything while Twilight could handle any problems that could doubtfully arise.
Twilight as president, no contest. She knows what the hell she's doing, and that would be SUCH a refreshing change.
ReplyDeleteTwilight Sparkle for president. As long as she upholds liberal values and a free market economy, she's got my vote. Also any changes towards conservatism or totalitarianism will, regrettably, only lead to her assassination. -shifty eyes-
ReplyDeleteSomeone needs to make a Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri mod with the Mane Six as leaders of their respective factions.
ReplyDelete"I would like to inform you that we have developed a state-of-the-art Party Cannon, rendering our forces invincible."
@Cesar Also, Zecora never needs to use a teleprompter, and always manages to rhyme in spite of it! Clearly, she's a well-spoken orator with excellent language skills! But I'd go with AJ, as an honest politician is something we've never had before. Now THAT'S change!
ReplyDelete@The Numberman As a scientist who knows many many other scientists, I am in a very strong position to say: DO NOT EVER PUT A SCIENTIST IN CHARGE OF A COUNTRY!!! You have no idea... you really don't... D:
ReplyDeletePinkie Pie would have us in 3 years of economic paradise and one month of absolute famine, then a whole year of stability with some one day long wars in between.
ReplyDeleteRainbow Dash for president!
ReplyDeleteJust for teh lulz.
If not Twilight with the others as her Cabinet, then Applejack. Twilight would get too obsessive and get caught in indecision paralysis. Applejack is a very level headed pony, and she can manage finances, which would be good in the financial crisis, but she also stands strong for the principles she values.
ReplyDeleteShe has already learned the value of asking for help and trusting her friends, so she's willing to listen to reason and put her stubborn pride aside at times. She is honest, which is great because she can own up to her own mistakes, and maintain her credibility. I also feel that she is more suited because she would do the honest, 'right' thing over something to save face.
I feel that Applebloom would be good as an advisor of sorts, because she has a knack for thinking outside the box and changing perspectives.
oh god....
ReplyDeletecivil war incoming XD
"beuracracy is magic"
flutershy would make the best president, but it would be safer if it would be all 6 of them.
alone, none of them could handle the presure.
"-the coolest El Presidente"..... wat.
that was on purpose, right? XD
Voting for Rainbow Dash is voting for a 20% cooler world.
ReplyDeleteTwilight with Dash as VP.
ReplyDeleteTwi to think things through and RD to make them happen.
+ Pinkie as Secretary of Homeland security to titter at terror.
+ Rarity as Secretary of the Treasury.
+ Fluttershy as Attorney General.
+ Trixie as Secretary of Agriculture just to mess with Applejack.
Definitely Twilight, as long as she had level-headed people in her campaign group for when she, um, gets "stressed". My problem with AJ is that she is ridiculously proud. I mean, she abandonned Ponyville in "The Last Roundup" because she couldn't face failure. I don't want that in a president.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with the West Wing model:
ReplyDeleteTwilight as President Bartlett. Applejack as Chief of Staff Leo McGarry. Rainbow Dash as Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman. Pinkie Pie as Press Secretary C.J. Cregg. Fluttershy as Senior Assistant to Rainbow Dash Donna Moss.
And, well... Rarity doesn't exactly make a good Communications Director Toby Zeigler, so things kind of break down. But considering how diplomatic she is, as well as her willingness to declare "It IS ON!" when crossed and kick things in the face, I think she'd make a hell of a Secretary of State.
So there's the guts of my Pony Administration.
All joking aside, I'm sure we all know Twilight is the only suitable president. Imagine how great the world would be...
ReplyDeletePlus it's a good step up from princess protege to president.
In my mind they should be combined together to gain full power. But if they'll be separated, then there might be main areas their Republic will be focused on most:
ReplyDeleteTwilight Sparkle = Science & Technologies
Applejack = Farming & Industry
Pinkie Pie = Entertainment & Media
Rainbow Dash = Sports & Military
Fluttershy = Ecology & Nature protect
Rarity = Tourism & Fashion
That doesn't mean other categories will be abandoned from republic, just the main ones will have most influence on republic.
Considering their personalities, in my mind, these areas suit each character very well.
And... i just couldn't think of more areas... any more ideas?
I say that all bronies over the age of 18 vote for Twilight Sparkle in the 2012 election for real. SCREW HUMAN CANDIDATES! PONIES FOR PRESIDENT! <3
ReplyDeleteI think AJ is the only one emotionally sound and reasonable enough to do it.
ReplyDeleteAs cool as Rainbow Dash is, I think Applejack would be better, as she's the most sensible pony.
ReplyDeleteTwilight's too mentally unstable under pressure to be a good choice.
Aha. After having gained some additional incentives to ponder this setup, namely today’s collection of primaries across this country, perhaps it's time I gave these ponies some thought about their presidential prospects. Some of my choices may be more unconventional than other comments, and this might require a bit of explanation on my part. Given everything I’ve learned over the past several years, particularly in recent months, I find the following positions most appropriate, assuming that the political situation is similar to the one we have in real life. If it helps, my main reference points in terms of fictional environments would be Babylon 5 and 24.:
ReplyDeletePresident – Twilight Sparkle
Vice-President – Pinkie Pie
Secretary of State – Fluttershy
Secretary of the Treasury – Rarity
Attorney General – Applejack
Secretary of Defense – Rainbow Dash
As President, Twilight would be able to thoroughly and succinctly explain any decision she makes, including advantages and disadvantages that she and her friends considered, to defend this country from foreign and domestic enemies. She’d also be perfect, or at least ideal, for directing resources to any major hotspot worldwide and formulating contingency plans in case there is any trouble, while keeping as friendly yet firm a tone as possible during her speeches, and I imagine that she’d gain some respect from world leaders abroad and Congress and the Supreme Court at home in the process. Finally, if there’s an especially critical issue under consideration throughout the country, then Twilight could put together a series of debates among relevant experts and officials to ensure that as much information as possible is made available for her policies and her broader political perspective, all as part of a broader strategy. I also imagine that Twilight would want to expand and deepen the connections between America and its most natural allies, particularly Britain, giving them reasons to actively participate in a global system that favors freedom and individual sanctity, if in their own ways.
If Twilight Sparkle tends toward the cerebral, then Pinkie Pie’s penchant for the instinctive, I think, will provide an excellent counterpoint. As Vice-President, she’d be able to catch and observe developments that Twilight could miss, whether it happens during a specific objective or it’s simply outside Twilight’s fundamental focus at any given moment, and her brand of exuberance would provide a serious morale boost if there were any success stories that stood out in her mind throughout the United States. Meanwhile, Pinkie would be ideal for confounding and outwitting any political opponents or even supporters who turn out to have self-serving purposes of their own, maybe as easily as, say, Bugs Bunny repeatedly outthought Daffy Duck, and I have to think that even some personalities in talk radio and certain major news networks would be abuzz trying to figure out just what she’ll do next, with the general public following suit as best it can.
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ReplyDeleteIf the Department of State is widely considered the agency most responsible for coordinating America’s diplomatic initiatives worldwide, then Fluttershy’s demeanor should make her a formidable choice for the lead position there. She’d be able to expand any outreach to smaller, less prominent countries, such as Azerbaijan, Burma, and Chile, and rally support from those aforementioned allies, from Britain to Brazil, from Japan to Australia, from Panama to Israel, from France and Germany all the way to South Sudan and Kenya. Of course, she could also stare down any particularly unpleasant diplomats from certain less friendly countries and emphatically assert America’s final position on various developments if pushed to that point, and everyone present to watch such showdowns would get the message almost instantly. Humanitarianism will, I think, mesh quite well with defense and trade agreements on Fluttershy’s watch.
Rarity could make money quite a fashionable concept at the Department of the Treasury, being responsible for the financial framework of the United States. She could arrange meetings with upcoming entrepreneurs and investors around the world, and she’d be able to keep track of the global flow of money to ensure that none of it or as little of it as possible reaches any unsavory entities, such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Lashkar-e-Taiba, or the New People’s Army. Any major banks and companies looking to expand their operations would find Rarity an elegant and graceful ally who can best articulate the details that would best suit the prosperity that everyone will want to see happen, and if she discerns any fraud, no matter what the source, then I very seriously doubt that she’ll be afraid of speaking her mind. If any of the main ponies could figure out the many intricacies of the global market and navigate through them to ensure the growth of a prosperous and prudent country, then I’m certain that Rarity would be the one.
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ReplyDeleteMy view of Applejack may surprise at least some people here, but hopefully, things will work out just as well for her. As Attorney General, she’d work well in enforcing the law as selflessly and intelligently as she can. She’d obviously be proud of her work in keeping the citizens of this country safe, and yet, she has a certain charm and independence within her that make her more approachable for others. Her background and personality actually remind me a bit of some common factors I’ve spotted within figures often associated with… the Tea Party Movement, including one Jerry Doyle, better known to me as Babylon 5’s tough, no-nonsense, easygoing, ordinary security chief turned businessman, Michael Garibaldi, who once cited Daffy Duck – or more specifically, Duck Dodgers – as his “second favorite thing in the universe”. Justice in the United States and around will have a strong and honest ally in Applejack.
Last but not least, we have Rainbow Dash as Secretary of Defense. If anything, I’d place her there precisely because she could be considered a “loose cannon” among military commanders in countries with agendas that collide with the United States’ overarching mission, and her tenacity should readily inspire the servicepersons charged with protecting and defending this country. That said, I find that she is also capable of empathizing quite well with those who have had to escape major catastrophes engulfing their homes, especially wars of extermination, making Rainbow a noteworthy counterpoint to Fluttershy at the State Department. One phone call from Rainbow could send a carrier strike group to just about any spot on the planet, a welcome gesture of solidarity from the United States to its allies, and she could also keep an eye on any upcoming technological advancements for the troops. Indeed, this brashness could make her, rather than Pinkie, the most vocal proponent of President Sparkle’s policies for the country, so that the United States of America will have a loyal and confident defender in Rainbow Dash.
Hmm...
ReplyDeleteTwilight would be a good choice what with the book smarts and all, knowing about laws and all, though her experience (or lack thereof) with other ponies and how most things actually happen would be quite a handicap. Maybe VP for a term first before moving to Prez.
Applejack may be a hard worker but I'd hate to see her version of politician honesty if The Last Roundup was anything to go by... also might not put as much attention into most policies as needed, resulting in poor decisions. She'd probably do quite well maintaining productivity and work ethics though.
Pinkie Pie certainly might keep the populace happy and could probably garner some positive influence with foreign leaders (assuming she doesn't drive them crazy first). She doesn't seem as out of the loop on things as many might think, but her ability to focus at times might be a problem. All that fourth wall breaking and super speed/teleportation would be one hell of a perk for a president though...
Rainbow Dash might be a good choice for defense... though I'd imagine she'd be the one pissing others off in the first place, thus requiring the defense. Very well could assume the description at the start of the post too about assuming her presence makes things better.
Fluttershy, not assertive enough when it counts, and would be really hard to have taking the reins (so wanted to use that pun :P) with anyone who disagrees with her decisions. Her heart is definitely in the right place though.
Rarity would probably be a good choice for keeping the arts funded and healthy. Could potentially focus too much on beautification though and taxes might be heightened as a result. Would likely be good at maintaining relations with foreign dignitaries, or at the very least, persuading them into better deals when possible.
Hmm... I guess I'd be leaning toward a Rarity/Twilight Sparkle running ticket (Pres/VP)
I love Rainbow Dash, she will always be my favourite pony but she is NOT suited for this, Twilight is the obvious smart choice.
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of them would make good president.
ReplyDeleteTwilight would probably crack under the pressure and go bonkers.. again.
I'd be astounded if Applejack was even nominated. Politicians who tell people the truth rather than what they want to hear don't make it very far.
Rainbow Dash's belligerance would make for a forgein policy disaster.
Fluttershy would get totally bullied by congress, and haven't we seen enough of that?
Think the defict is huge now? Wait until you see Rarity redecorating and Pinkie Pie's party expenditures! Plus, do you really want Pinkie Pie's hoof on The Button?
AppleJack could be bought out in 2 seconds with a few apples, Pinky would blow up the planet, FlutterShy would be afraid to do anything, and Rarity would just go for the Gems. Vote for the Element of Loyalty today!
ReplyDeleteWe need Honesty in the government and a President who is a hardworking and reliable businesspony. Vote Applejack.
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, I actually thought of this poll a while ago. (Not that I ever sent the suggestion in in an e-mail, but I still thought of it.)
Before casting your vote, think of the strengths and weaknesses of all of the candidates, and how they might affect their choices for different events and situations that may arrise for them to handle (hoofle?)/deal with from a position of power in government. Who seems to have strengths that outweigh the weaknesses. Remember also, too much of anything is a bad thing. This goes for character traits to. Even good character traits that are good for personal,every-day life can be weaknesses to an extent when you have to run a nation or even a business. Balance is key.
ReplyDeleteTwilight is Obama, Trixie is Bush.
ReplyDeleteAnd Osama bin Laden was the Ursa Minor.
I vote for Twilight. I just hope she wouldn't cave into stress from having such a high position.
ReplyDeleteThe answer depends on what kind of presidential powers and responsibilities this position entails. If it's just a diplomatic relations/representative position and actual affairs of state are handled by prime minister/agencies, Rainbow Dash and Rarity are passable for charisma and high society manners respectively.
ReplyDeleteHowever if presidency grants actual legislative power they're all horrible choices.
Twilight is well-read only then it comes to history/magic and cannot handle stress. By the time she finishes making checklists her presidency will be over.
Applejack is honest and hardworking, but is also stubborn and a luddite. Say goodbye to progress and education.
Rainbow Dash has insecurity issues and only really cares about sports. Yeah.
Pinkie is insane and constantly throws parties. Nuff said.
Fluttershy has little backbone and would fail at diplomatic relations big time.
Rarity... well it's hard to say but if her aristocratic tendencies get better of her working class would hit poverty pretty fast.
@IkkouSoryu
ReplyDeleteI disagree with your assessments of Twilight and Rarity.
Twilight is a natural born leader with a great track record of actually getting things accomplished where others have failed. She's at her best when dealing with a crisis, and her breakdown actually came about from an inability to find a crisis to focus on, forcing her to turn inward on herself. There is no lack of problems to solve for the President, so I don't think it'd be an issue.
And Rarity is, after all, bearer of the Element of Generosity. I doubt the poor or working class would have anything to fear from her. I suspect proponents of small government would most object to her, as she strikes as the one who would most likely push for big public works.
@Harwick
ReplyDeleteWell, thinking back to Winter Wrap Up, I kinda agree that Twilight can do good at administrative position. But she still needs specialists, guys who actually know how to accomplish tasks. So I guess it comes down to cabinet of ministers, if they're reliable Twilight can stay afloat.
As for Rarity, she still has flaw of greed despite being element of whatever. In Sweet&Elite she was swept pretty easily by Canterlot's fancies, neglecting her friend's birthday mind you. She later regretted it, yes, but this could happen again.
I'd say pinkie pie shes the best at unifying people and what better way for peace!
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ReplyDeleteTwilight Sparkle Rules!!!!
ReplyDeleteApple Jackfor VP.