Here is another good column from David Brooks at the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/opinion/16brooks.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin
Basically, Brooks explores the myth of populism -- the idea that the average person makes the best leader (like the ultimate commoner, George W. Bush).
I think it's instructive to look at heroes in literature. What do we want from our heroes? The ancient Greeks wanted courage and wisdom. Brash ignorance didn't cut it. Still doesn't. Neither does rampant opportunism.
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