Election Results

If you aren't following Star Trek on Facebook, you're missing out. They post a lot of news and information about the franchise and occasionally ask the fans questions. Today, they asked which Star Trek captain would make the best president.

As I was online with my friend Kristin at the time, this question sparked a long debate about where we would place our captains within our own imaginary government. So, without any muss or fuss or jacked up voting machines, I give you:

Captains In Chief

President Picard

Jean Luc Picard is the President. His sense of diplomacy and wisdom make him the most natural choice for the leader of our phoney government. As long as he isn't kidnapped and brainwashed by a much more powerful enemy, we're in good hands. 

Vice President Sisko

Benjamin Sisko would obviously be the Vice President. Since he runs a space station every day, handles international incidents with regularity, and has a really personable demeanor, he'd do a great job with all the stuff (I imagine) the VP does. Also, he could totally throw out the first pitch at a ballgame and wouldn't embarrass himself. 

Secretary of State Archer

Jonathan Archer loves making new friends. His wide-eyed sense of wonder mixed with his optimism for successful, peaceful relations between peoples, make him a great Secretary of State. 

Secretary of Defense Janeway

Basically, Janeway's a badass. She's less concerned with diplomacy and more concerned with protecting her people. If anyone should be in charge of something dangerous on the other the end of what I assume to be a big, red button, it's Janeway. 

Ex-President Kirk

Jim Kirk is obviously the affable ex-president of our government. We remember him being a better president than he was and sometimes, we wish he was back. His job is to cut ribbons, open libraries, and go on talk shows. He's the one who visits foreign countries on "missions of diplomacy" so that he can leer (in an oddly appealing way) at their women and be heard saying, "This food is ok. But it'd be a hell of a lot better with ketchup."