Subnostr

You're the supreme leader of Frensistan. Is it better to be feared or loved?

#asknostr

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

I don't really subscribe to Machiavellian morals, so it would have to be loved even if I lost the title/role... At least the plebs probably wouldn't kill me in my way out of office.

splinter 2y ago

That's a good point, being loved may be a safer bet for a peaceful retirement.

Being feared could mean you have more power for longer.

Nobody 2y ago

I don't care for power or doing the kids of things that one needs to do to keep it.

splinter 2y ago

I really wonder how you got to be the supreme leader of Frensistan to begin with lol

Nobody 2y ago

Ride in on a wave of popularity 😉 haha... Actually that doesn't sound at all likely either.

splinter 2y ago

Maybe it was an unwanted succession, father died and left you with the keys to the kingdom.

The Beave 2y ago

Porque no los dos?

splinter 2y ago

They tend to be mutually exclusive, if someone fears you, they certainly don't love you and vice-versa.

You could have part of the population hating you and part loving you though

H 2y ago

History would suggest feared is the better option.

splinter 2y ago

Indeed it does, benevolent reforms never seem to land well.

H 2y ago

Almost impossible to be universally loved as well.

Of course I would prefer to be loved. That's one of the many reasons why I'm a terrible leader.

splinter 2y ago

You and me both, though don't underestimate your ability to switch.

Alice 2y ago

Feared. You will be respected