Do you think the statement 'Bullies are not leaders, rather followers' is true? Why?

Question

Do you think the statement 'Bullies are not leaders, rather followers' is true? Why?

Answer 1

The dichotomy leader/followers creates a false image that the only honorable position in life is that of a leader, for otherwise you are "nothing but a follower". So the statement you put up for debate seems to me a feeble revenge from the "downgraded by the bully".

Nevertheless, I would agree that bullies are no leaders, because leadership is a quality that is not related to "forcing others to obey" but to "convincing to participate".

But since I disagree that "following" is the sole characteristic of the non leaders, and that following is not necessarily a negative attitude, I would say bullies are no followers either, because being part of the pack requires ability to relate, group effort and solidarity, all qualities that bullies are incapable of developing.

Answer 2

I would reckon so.

I mean bullies are so shallow and low bullying other helpless kids that they could never really be a leader, so they are a follower. True leaders have courage, strength, and a good heart.

Answer 3

Rather overcomplicated thinking.  Bullies are neither leaders nor followers.

They keep it simple.  They want, they take.  No more, no less.

Answer 4

Possibly for the reason they let others have such a negative impact on them, that they themselves don't lead their own life.

Imposing the ultimatum they see on others, just as someone most likely did before them.