If I Was Supreme Leader I would...

[Retiredman]

1. Shut down all social media.
2. Put controller chip in brains of everybody.
3. Submit to our alien overlords.
More to come later.

[Morkonan]

To badly quote George Carlin, look at the average person, then accept that half of the worlds population are dumber than they are...

Gee, thanks...

I was fairly comfortable, today. Now, the realization that this may, in fact, be a maxim terrifies me. I have to go outside, today. I have to go to the store. And, now, I realize that I will be subjected to the below-the-mean population of Earth.

Then again, those people are also watching a dial, somewhere, keeping my lights on and my water pressure steady. Natural gas flows into my home, lovingly guided by these barely attentive minds.

This has made me realize something:

The only thing that keeps my idiot neighbor from trying to park his truck in my bedroom is a curb. That's it. A tiny raised portion of concrete may be the only thing that reminds him not to park his truck in my bedroom and kill me, but to continue driving forward so he can eventually make it to his own house.

!@$% bears and sharks and wolves and spiders - You want "fear?" Stand by the curb in front of my house and watch my neighbor drive up the street. That's bravery!

On another thought:

Where are "human rights" in all these suggestions? A few have mentioned some valuable protections or considerations. But, what are our guiding principles when deciding what we would do as a Benevolent Dictator?

We've got to have something that serves as a foundation from which we can derive these proclamations. What is it? What's the "Manifesto" for the New World Order?

[X2-Illuminatus]

To badly quote George Carlin, look at the average person, then accept that half of the worlds population are dumber than they are...

Gee, thanks...

I was fairly comfortable, today. Now, the realization that this may, in fact, be a maxim terrifies me. I have to go outside, today. I have to go to the store. And, now, I realize that I will be subjected to the below-the-mean population of Earth.

"The world is not full of idiots. But, they are strategically placed so that you'll come across one every day."

What is it? What's the "Manifesto" for the New World Order?

Two Easy rules to follows:
1. X2-Illuminatus is always right!
2. If X2-Illuminatus is wrong, see rule no. 1.

After that it's mainly a question and answer game, during which I'll declare certain existing rule sets as a worldwide law. For example, for human rights, see the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN. For jurisdiction there will be a common sense guideline that prevents that courts will have to deal with nonsensical lawsuits which could have been avoided by thinking before acting.

[Observe]

I would locate myself where no one could find me and let things muddle along as they are. That seems to be what nature does and as a product of that nature, I doubt I could improve on it.

[pjknibbs]

We see how good that works for/with Trump.

I already acknowledged it's not a 100% guaranteed thing--nothing is, unfortunately. If there were some method of making sure that all politicians were 100% honest and devoted to actually doing what their constituents demand, rather than just doing whatever will get them re-elected, then I'd deploy it as World Leader--I just don't think any such method exists.

[Observe]

If there were some method of making sure that all politicians were 100% honest and devoted to actually doing what their constituents demand, rather than just doing whatever will get them re-elected, then I'd deploy it as World Leader--I just don't think any such method exists.

Best chance of getting an honest and devoted leader, is to automatically disqualify anyone seeking leadership. Select leaders by random lottery. If you win(?), you get drafted into the position. At least then, we'd have some small statistical chance of a good human being in the position.

[Morkonan]

I would locate myself where no one could find me and let things muddle along as they are. That seems to be what nature does and as a product of that nature, I doubt I could improve on it.

The Great Oz...

"But, you're the great Oz! You're the benevolent dictator that guides us, protects us, gives us The Law and preserves the land!"

"Well, no. See, I don't really do much of anything. But, you feel much better about everything thinking that I do."

[Chips]

Restrict mobile phones to only make/receive calls; nothing else (no internet).
Ensure only 4 television channels existed.
Limit alcohol consumption to being able to purchase no more than 4 units a day (so every 3 days you could buy a bottle of wine).
Ban tobacco.
Ban instant meals.

Mobile phone/tv restrictions to encourage other activities and social skills. Alcohol and tobacco consumption limitations to reduce drug dependencies and so on.

[Morkonan]

Restrict mobile phones to only make/receive calls; nothing else (no internet).
Ensure only 4 television channels existed.
Limit alcohol consumption to being able to purchase no more than 4 units a day (so every 3 days you could buy a bottle of wine).
Ban tobacco.
Ban instant meals.

Mobile phone/tv restrictions to encourage other activities and social skills. Alcohol and tobacco consumption limitations to reduce drug dependencies and so on.

I am uncomfortably comfortable with these laws, Overlord...

Though, I would add that there needs to be two different educational channels and two different movie channels, as well as one local channel with all-local content on it.

Instant-Meals? Do you mean "fast-food?" Rather say that all meals must be nutritionally balanced and healthy and I'd agree, with the allowance of pie... must have pie... ALL MEALS MUST INCLUDE PIE!

[Masterbagger]

Resign and go fishing. Pipe dreams vs catfish is not a tough choice.

[Bishop149]

So, no people going straight from Oxbridge into government, or spending years as a union leader before doing the same thing: you actually have to spend ten years on a farm, or in IT, or driving a bus, or what-have-you before you can try and run the country.

I'd modify that slightly.
I'd make it that in order to gain a position within the executive branch of government (with the possible exception of the President / PM / 1st minister etc or other expressly political roles) you must have had non-political experience relevant to the post you wish to be considered for.
I.e. Health ministers that have been doctors or nurses, Home secretaries that have been prison officers or social workers, Chancellors that have worked in finance etc.

That way anyone (including the career politician Eton set) could become a lower level public representative but in order to ascend to a high office you'd need something extra.

[Golden_Gonads]

But in order to ascend to a high office you'd need something extra.

Basic ability?

[Morkonan]

But in order to ascend to a high office you'd need something extra.

Basic ability?

A wad of cash and nekkid pics of the Supreme Leader...

[clakclak]

Restrict mobile phones to only make/receive calls; nothing else (no internet).[...]

God please no.

Personally I think anyone who has the audacity to do long phone calls in public places should be shoot on the spot. If I am sitting in a train I don't want to hear the ****** lifestory of some asshole sitting behind me. Talking to you Mark from Lippstadt. Technology has finally reaced a point were we can text each other. Use that like any normal person would and don't scream in my ear you bloody wanker. Stupid Mark. Rant over.

[Morkonan]

Restrict mobile phones to only make/receive calls; nothing else (no internet).[...]

God please no.

Personally I think anyone who has the audacity to do long phone calls in public places should be shoot on the spot. If I am sitting in a train I don't want to hear the ****** lifestory of some asshole sitting behind me. Talking to you Mark from Lippstadt. Technology has finally reaced a point were we can text each other. Use that like any normal person would and don't scream in my ear you bloody wanker. Stupid Mark. Rant over.

Ya know..

There was a time when we couldn't do either of those things. When we needed to use a phone if we were away from home, we'd often have to use a "Phone Booth" and many of those had.. their own doors, so you always had private conversations.

I know, this was back before the invention of air. But, there's something to be said for privacy and mindfulness of one's immediate surroundings.

(Not a Luddite. Just remarking on how things change and not all old stuff was "bad." Though, new phones are great, I don't think people have learned how to be socially responsible with them.)

[Yaunm]

I have browsed through the thread and didn't see it, so here is the video that answers literally everyone's thoughts on the matter

The Rules for Rulers ( this guy makes great videos on other topics too)

Generally. Forget it.