Charismatic Leaders that were practically worshiped by the people
Hitler
Stalin
Churchill
Thatcher
Galtieri
All have one thing in common, they were willing to go to war for what they believed and whilst widely hated they were loved by the majority for long periods
Hitler had it easy, a totally discontented public whose frustrations he had nothing to do with creating.
Stalin did it by force.
Churchill, mind boggling in being the choice of the British people at a time of such concern, his history ...... responsible for the terrible campaign against the Turks at Gallipolli, forced to resign from office for his part in its planning, forced to resign from office for his incompetence handling the nations economy etc.
Thatcher, on the edge and goes to war to become a hero of the nation
Galtieri, leading a nation on its knees created a short lived situation where the nation loved him simply by invading another country
When was the last time we saw an National Leader anywhere in the world that created such fervour, of course not including people like Saddam Hussain who got lucky coming into office just as vast oil revenues came into the treasury or the Japanese leader who is loved by divine right etc
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Charismatic Leaders that were practically worshiped by the people
Hitler
Stalin
Churchill
Thatcher
Galtieri
they all died
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The world has changed and we no longer see people in the same way as we did 30-80 years ago. The advent of 24 hour news channels, freedom of the press, invasive research, and a more inquiring public that question rather than blindly accept what they are exposed to, has meant that the propaganda machines used by charismatic leaders of the past are no longer effective.
Lets be fair, 4 of the 5 mentioned had the press in their pocket and were able to dictate what was and more importantly what wasn't reported. The only exception was Thatcher. If dictator's count as charismatic leaders then please feel free to look at almost every leader of African or Eastern European countries. Some of these have served as leaders of their countries for over 20 years with no serious opposition and have been elected and re-elected many times over.
Perhaps I know the very man that fit's the bill: Tony Blair
Lets be fair, 4 of the 5 mentioned had the press in their pocket and were able to dictate what was and more importantly what wasn't reported. The only exception was Thatcher. If dictator's count as charismatic leaders then please feel free to look at almost every leader of African or Eastern European countries. Some of these have served as leaders of their countries for over 20 years with no serious opposition and have been elected and re-elected many times over.
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Hitler
Stalin
Churchill
Thatcher
Galtieri
All have one thing in common, they were willing to go to war for what they believed and whilst widely hated they were loved by the majority for long periods
Perhaps I know the very man that fit's the bill: Tony Blair
I agree with the changing times, but didn't consider many of the African Nations because the ballots that hold many of those leaders in power are the subject of much debate about authenticity in the results and many more are Military Dictators.
Adolf Hitler was certainly full of hatred before he came to power, Stalin on arrival in power was paranoid and executed all opposition (as do many such dictators) Thatcher went down with her ship (stood by her beliefs) and was sunk by friendly fire, Churchill redeemed himself from his earlier mistakes and became a much loved statesman Galterie went to Prison when he lost the war, Hitler went mad and killed himself and Stalin lived a good life until he died but rumour has it he has had many of the arch angels imprisoned in heaven for fear of them sending him downwards
Adolf Hitler was certainly full of hatred before he came to power, Stalin on arrival in power was paranoid and executed all opposition (as do many such dictators) Thatcher went down with her ship (stood by her beliefs) and was sunk by friendly fire, Churchill redeemed himself from his earlier mistakes and became a much loved statesman Galterie went to Prison when he lost the war, Hitler went mad and killed himself and Stalin lived a good life until he died but rumour has it he has had many of the arch angels imprisoned in heaven for fear of them sending him downwards
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When was the last time we saw an National Leader anywhere in the world that created such fervour, of course not including people like Saddam Hussain who got lucky coming into office just as vast oil revenues came into the treasury or the Japanese leader who is loved by divine right etc
Well, we could mention Nelson Mandela, look at the outpouring of concern when he was hospitalised. How about our Queen, not elected I grant you, but still held in very high regard by millions of people.
Going back in history, you have Gandi in India and Ataturk in Turkey during WW1, there will be plenty more, just a matter of looking at history.
John
oh yes that was my point, Alexander the Great, Boudica, Geronimo, Ghengis Khan, all great leaders that will always be remembered in History, but we don't seem to think the same way these days for better of for worse, Mandella is the only one who has come close in being a great leader in post World War days. (Ghandi wasn't actually a leader)
you know you have power when you can ride around in an open top car in a foreign land youve just invaded and no one dare takes a shot at you.
i know hitler was mad but he turned germany around economically and pulled everyone together in one wont see that sort of mass loyality ever again because of the dangers it brings.
By 1937 German unemployment had fallen from six million to one million. but this was because the nazi's controlled everything including trade unions and wages.
im always amazed by the films you see on tv of the mass rallies and saluting of millions.
utter madness but it happened!
i know hitler was mad but he turned germany around economically and pulled everyone together in one wont see that sort of mass loyality ever again because of the dangers it brings.
By 1937 German unemployment had fallen from six million to one million. but this was because the nazi's controlled everything including trade unions and wages.
im always amazed by the films you see on tv of the mass rallies and saluting of millions.
utter madness but it happened!
Sex God
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I agree with the changing times, but didn't consider many of the African Nations because the ballots that hold many of those leaders in power are the subject of much debate about authenticity in the results and many more are Military Dictators.
Hitler's rise to power involved banning or preventing opposition. Stalin simply 'purged' people he saw as a threat to remove them. Surely the authenticity of their campaigns is not too dissimilar.
Both of them were also military dictators, as was Galtieri. Churchill certainly wasn't a military dictator, but Thatcher acted like she was
So maybe you should have considered the African and Eastern European leaders.
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I agree with the changing times, but didn't consider many of the African Nations because the ballots that hold many of those leaders in power are the subject of much debate about authenticity in the results and many more are Military Dictators.
Hitler's rise to power involved banning or preventing opposition. Stalin simply 'purged' people he saw as a threat to remove them. Surely the authenticity of their campaigns is not too dissimilar.
Both of them were also military dictators, as was Galtieri. Churchill certainly wasn't a military dictator, but Thatcher acted like she was
So maybe you should have considered the African and Eastern European leaders.
north korea is a perfect example,