It's an election year, which means it's a year in which people who care about politics become more vocal about their political beliefs and people who don't are forced to pretend. I find myself landing somewhere in the middle. I recognize the importance of politics in the modern world -- though I should definitely care more -- but I am certainly not as well educated on the issues as I should be. Based on what I have read about the 2016 presidential candidates, I'm not particularly passionate about any of them. So, here's a list of people I'd like to run for president instead.
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun
Tyler and Josh make up the band Twenty One Pilots. They're the best of friends, so it's justified to count them as one person. It doesn't matter who's the president and who's the VP because every decision will be made together. Not only would Tyler and Josh look great on national television giving speeches (or singing them) in front of an American flag, but they genuinely care about human beings and would have our best interest at heart.
Our little country bumpkin has come a long way, hasn't she? Taylor has shown that she knows how to stand up for herself and for her friends (which would be everybody if she were to be our fearless leader). Also, think about it, instead of a boring speech, the State of the Union address could be a slamming concert. What fun.
Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison, author of novels such as "The Bluest Eye," "Song of Solomon" and "Beloved," is what you could call an outstanding human being. Simply put, she just gets it. She once said, "Anger...it's a paralyzing emotion. You can't get anything done. People sort of think it's an interesting, passionate and igniting feeling — I don't think it's any of that — it's helpless...it's absence of control — and I need all of my skills, all of the control, all of my powers...and anger doesn't provide any of that — I have no use for it whatsoever." What more do you need?
Jack Antonoff
I mean, come on. Look at him. Jack is a creative genius; he's been part of the bands Steel Train, Fun and Bleachers. He has either written or co-written all your favorite songs: "Brave" (Sara Bareilles), "Out of the Woods" (Taylor Swift), "I Wish You Would" (also Taylor Swift), "Stand by You" (Rachel Platten) and "House on Fire" (Sia) -- among others. He knows how to work hard and treat people right. Also, he's hilarious.
Just kidding. He's the worst.
