Look at history. It is full of men who rose to become leaders in their countries , men that other men thought of uncharitably as fools or idiots.

You see, one lucky decision of an idiot can paint him as the best leader in the history of the world. But in our current world there is no chance of a lone man having that chance anymore. "LEADERS" these days are but a FACE - a commodity put forth by lobbyists/interest groups to their cause. The men marketed as leaders are puppets on a string.

So. The answer to your question is another question. WHAT FACE OR

PERSONA will the public BUY?

If the public seeks an idiot, then yes, the market demands an idiot to run for president. They had enough of the well educated liar/questionable disloyal product they "bought"ie elected the last time? Is it time for sincere man whose heart is in the right place to assume the presidency again? Then yes. By all means. Small mistakes can be fixed. Big planned damage from inside sabotagers are harder to undo.

Well did you graduate from a prestigious university like Pres Bush did? were you governor of your state? were you then President for 8 years? If so, yeah you can call him an idiot, if not,, then you are just a typical, garden variety, run of the mill online bully hidden in cyber space flapping your lips. Oh and if you would not, by yourself, no pals around you, say to Pres Bush, "You are an idiot." then you are a fake azzzz too.

Looks like it BUT said idiot has to have friends/relatives and influence in the right places. And a definition of 'idiot' would be relevant.

Anyone can be elected to the American Presidency. Thats a part of the American dream. If they are an "idiot" or not depends on the viewpoint of people who the American system allows to speak such of their President.

But what would an Englishman know ?

The evidence seems to be yes, particularly if they have or can raise the billions necessary to do so. Of course U.s. presidents are just figureheads. Your country is controlled by the military, the CIA, the weapons manufacturers and your biggest corporations

An idiot is allowed to comment on Y/A. Surprise it's you.

Obviously since Bush and Obama's terms !

For sure. There's Bush, Reagan.

No you have to be an American Idiot. Still leaves a lot of idiots mind you!

No, but if you have the right backing and the right friends/relatives it could be done if you are an idiot. The other alternative is a career politician like Obama. Both have pros and cons.