The mention of the word "leader" often conjures an image in the mind of the reader of an extremely charismatic individual paving the way to prosperity for the masses, guiding them all the way through to the collective good, taking the road of least resistance and minimal loss.
But when brought into perspective, do leaders really always know what is best for their followers, or those that refrain from following them?
Keeping in view how the holocaust is perceived today, was Hitler not then seen as a leader by those in the crowd obediently doing the nazi salute even when the atrocities were at their peak?
And was Osama Bin Laden not once (or maybe still is?) a leader for those hoping he would and could provide them with a one way dynamic (all puns intended) ticket to a heaven of hoors?
And today, when we look at Imran Khan, can we see past everything else to discern the cult of personality in play?
But when brought into perspective, do leaders really always know what is best for their followers, or those that refrain from following them?
Keeping in view how the holocaust is perceived today, was Hitler not then seen as a leader by those in the crowd obediently doing the nazi salute even when the atrocities were at their peak?
And was Osama Bin Laden not once (or maybe still is?) a leader for those hoping he would and could provide them with a one way dynamic (all puns intended) ticket to a heaven of hoors?
And today, when we look at Imran Khan, can we see past everything else to discern the cult of personality in play?
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