Would power go to your head?

CrazyRabbit

Assuming you suddenly became very politically powerful or influential, do you think the power would go to your head?

Looking back through history, it seems that most/all of those in great power have in some way given in to the temptations that come with that power.

I was thinking of that overused & terrible quote..."With great power comes great responsibility", and came to the conclusion that I'd probably be a ruthless dictator who greatly abused his power. I like control...or at least the illusion of control.

So how about you? Saint or sinner?

RolandIRL

yes i'd be an evil Lord of the Sith

token56

Sinner, and I'd enjoy ever minute of it.

walshb

You know, I think it is kind of inevitable that no matter who comes into power and wealth and significance it can affect them. Even the soundest and nicest of people could alter slightly. Now, how they change is what matters.

Imagine suddenly having such influence and power over peoples lives? The buzz, the thrill and excitement that could bring? A doctor or surgeon for example.

I don't think I would turn into a plonker or arsehole, but maybe I wouldn't be
as grounded

Biggins

Not so far (I think).

Rented Mule

Yes......I mean NO !!

DEATH TO THE OP !!!

biko

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

I'm with the old Greeks, the philosophers should rule society and should not have any possessions. If you don't stand to make personal gain by power you make better choices.

El Weirdo

biko wrote: »

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Says the mod.












:pac:

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walshb wrote: »

A doctor or surgeon for example.

The surgeons you know aren't doctors? Explains a lot, have you ever had brain surgery?

SugarHigh

biko wrote: »

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.

I'm with the old Greeks, the philosophers should rule society and should not have any possessions. If you don't stand to make personal gain by power you make better choices.

But someone who is power mad would see gaining power as a personal gain so would aim to gain more power.

galwayrush

I would probably use it against anyone who pissed me off, i'm only human......:rolleyes:

walshb

Bentlee Wailing Shoe wrote: »

The surgeons you know aren't doctors? Explains a lot, have you ever had brain surgery?

They are, I left out GP and assumed folks would get what I meant....I was wrong.

Scrambled egg

"Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely."

crap been said already lol

Kelda09

I will freely admit that I would be completely changed by power, I dont think Id like the person Id become if I got power, not that theres any chance of it happening :mad: However, just in case, Id better start practicing Cower brief Mortals!!!!!!!! ;)

starbelgrade

If I had a lot of power, it wouldn't change me. As long as everybody did exactly as I said, we'd all get along just fine.

biko

El Weirdo wrote: »

Says the mod.



:pac:

You should see the admins. They don't need whiskey, already drunk with power :pac:

IvyTheTerrible

I think it would be hard not to.

A friend of mine, I thought he was all ecological and hippy and cuddly but the other day some politician was the tv, and he said "Those people need to be supressed"...I hope he never gets power!

funk-you

Damn right it'd corrupt me. You're all here for my amusment anyway.

-Funk

bnt

Would power go to my head? I certainly hope so.

Humility is overrated. It's arrogance and ambition that get things done. The trick would be in pointing my new powers in the right directions.

sbsquarepants

I'd be fine.
I was absolutely corrupted years back, a little power couldn't possibly make me worse.
First order of business, bring me the headshop bill and while you're at it bring me Joe Duffy's head on a plate, and a nice cup of tea;)

bonerm

"With great power comes great responsibility"
- Spider-man.

Snowie

If your under 5.5 and male its going to go to your head........

Turtyturd

bonerm wrote: »

"With great power comes great responsibility"
- Spider-man.

-Uncle Ben. Yes I am a geek.

"With no power comes no responsibility" - Kick-Ass