Why Rulers Rule

Rulers rule because they are biologically hard-wired to mimic their ancestor, the mountain gorilla. This theory is expounded by Arnold M. Ludwig in his landmark 18 yrs.of research on 1900 leaders over the last century, culminating in his 2002 book, "King of the Mountain." 1. Naturally, all nations have rulers, need rulers. 2. Males predominately rule. 3. No special form of talent is necessary. 4. They need not be sane. 5. They do not learn from mistakes even if they come to power forcibly. 6. They risk their lives to hold on to their power and position. 7. AND, those rulers who attain legendary status ( good or evil) have conquered, warred, and forcibly transformed their societies. Will Barack Obama achieve Political Greatness Status (PGS ) or just -like a loser silver-backed male gorilla - beat his chest as a symbol of his rule, a sound and fury signifying nothing but his temporary position as top ape? -