Would Roy make a good Fuhrer for Amestris? He probably won't be worse than Bradley, but would it really be a step up or just trading one dictator for another? What do we know of Roy's ideals aside from "Down with war, up with mini-skirts."? It's not uncommon for political leaders to betray the revolution once they have gained power. Does Roy have what it takes to rule justly?

Beware! Episode 51 spoilers!

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After King Bradley is killed, the leadership of the State is returned to the Assembly. Wheither the Assembly is a representive democracy or an oligarchy remains to be seen, but it appears to be run by civilians and the State is no longer a military dictatorship. Since Roy's dream seems to be that of absolute power and no longer following the misguided orders of others, it seems unlikely that Roy would work within the Assembly. For Roy's goals to come true, he would have to overthrow the Assembly and return the country to a military dictatorship. That might have been all well and good if he was just replacing Bradley, an evil homunculus, as Fuhrer, but toppling a represntational government for a dictatorship seems like a major step back for Amestris.
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That's a good question,
but i dont think he wil
i dont think he would though he cares to much about people

I think Roy would make a pretty good Fuhrer. I mean, really, he actually cares about the people...And he hates the concept of war. Generally, he'd be an okay Fuhrer. Better then the last.

I think Roy would be a good Fuhrer. He's set on his goals, and knows what he wants to do...but doesnt' make irrational decisions. He knows what the people want and need. He can do things he doesn't agree with, if it means it's better for the greater mass. He can keep his cool when he needs too and stay professional about almost any situation. And he's someone people want to follow, especially once they get to know him.

Of course! he will be the best furher in the whole world IF Riza stills stays by his side and make him finish his paperwork on time. lol

Aslong as he had his team he would be fine.
It's not like he's gonna try and take over the world...

No.

Of course, he cares for the people, but other countries would certainly try to take over Amestris and, in these situations, war is impossible to avoid, and Mustang would certainly feel guilty for sending his people to war and for the lives that would be taken.

So, I say no. Amestris does not need an ubber-emo furher (see the movie), nor an ubber-cruel one either.

Hell yeah!

He would make a way better Fuhrer than Bradley. I like that he's anti-war! you can settle things by talking. Yeej for diplomacy!

And there's nothing wrong with caring for people. He would do just fine. ( as long as he has his team to support him , they'll make sure he won't go all emo again )

No. No. Noooooo.

Why? Refer to SinLuxuria's post. Amestris would get taken over quite quickly if some sort of Hitler-esque person rose up in their world. Heck it'd probably get taken over by any strong invading force. During Bradley's reign they picked fights with a few of the other countries so I don't see them easily agreeing to peace with Amestris. I admit, Roy's a pretty good leader. But Fuhrer? Sure for a while I guess but he wouldn't last long at all.

It's good to be caring but not too much in a position like that. Enemies would just use that to their advantage. I sense a major case of depression in Fuhrer Mustang's future.

yes!!

i'm positive that roy would do a great job because he really cares!!

he has a lot of loyal followers and i'm sure everyone will support him as long as he doesn't really go through with his miniskirt plan...

and as Jo21 said, as long as riza's with him, everything will be fine...

A question that keeps me up at night...

Sometimes I think no (he's too emotional), but every part of me hopes that he would rise to the occasion.

I think manga Roy would make a pretty good Fuhrer. Anime Roy is a bit more unstable.
I don't think he would feel particularly guilty about sending people to war. I'm sure he wouldn't like it but that doen't mean he won't do it.
He's very ambitious both in the anime and manga. I do agree with Alchemic Boom and SinLuxuria about the whole depression thing though. Anime Roy, definitely not. Manga Roy, maybe.

I'm with Blue Haven. The manga Roy would be a better fuhrer than the anime Roy, although they are the same person and all.

I dunno. I think that Rpy would be good either way, but he mainly wanted to get to that postiion for the better reaasons,you know so unjust things don't happen as much. I think Roy'll probably let the assembly because he cares for people and thats what mainly pushed him to do what he was trying to do. I dunno though.
-Kacy

The manga and Anime roy would both be horrible, i think that they'd turn the country into a war infested rat hole

How could you say that? I mean, Roy is a mazing. He's extremely honorable, and he obviousl wants to do whats best for the country. He's a great motivational speaker, and hatets war, but rally, when it comes down to it, he'll do wha ever it takes to help people. I mean, why else would he risk everthing to go fight the fuhrer? And, for those making a reference to the movie, that was a really skrewed up perception of him in my view. and to the people who think he's better in the manga rather than the anime, i agree. but all in all, i think he would be a good fuhrer.

Actually, and I quote, "I don't mind war. I'm a soldier."

Would Roy be a good Fuhrer? Depends on the media, I guess. In the Anime, his reasoning is justified and backed-up by a definitle desire to improve himself and his country. In the Manga, however, he seems more driven by mere ambition.

It'd be interestin to see Roy as Fuhrer. There would probably be a "Miniskirt Day" or "Bring Your Dog to Work Day"

I think hed be a great Furher! Looking past his skirt-chasing, spastic-ness, hes really a dependable, kind hearted leader (and powerful to boot)! even if hes not the best thing for Amestris, hed be a whole lot better than a humunculus!

In my opinion Roy wouldn't be a bad Furhrer at all! He's Honorable, and Pratically what everyone has already said. Lol, He's serious when he needs to be, Even if he's a solider saying he doesn't mind war, he was pretty messed up after the whole " killing Winry's parents" incident. So, It does show a bit about his character, since he almost killed himself over guilt. That shows he's a good Guy, with good intentions. Besides, He's would be a better Furhrer then the last. Of course. Like everyone has metioned before. lol

Manga Roy..In my opinion is kinda more..*searches in head for a word*..Kinda more heartless, I guess you can say.

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I found it Pretty harsh how he Just killed Maria Ross, out of a fit of anger. That was..harsh..lol


Anime Roy is better in my opinion. Just becuase I can get a better grasp on his character. And He's more..determined and what not, Eh. But that's just me. His desire of Protection For the Elric brothers are also more visible in the Anime. manga it's just..soo..barely even there. lol

Read this so you won't think ROy is harsh:
[spoiler] That is the fake Maria Ross Roy made . He purposely burned it so badly so there wasn't any proof that this body, was Maria or not.
Maria is now, by the help of Number 66, Roy etc escaped to somewhere far far away.[/spoiler]

yes because for me Roy would do a great job as a fuhrer and he really cares about other people and he doesn't like having wars and tries to avoid it as much as possible also he says that once he'll become fuhrer so all female personnel in the military will wear miniskirts but I think that its just a cover-up and during the Ishbal war he was regretting for all those people he killed and swore that when he becomes fuhrer he'll try to stop these kind of things from happening. so I think he'll be a good fuhrer especially since he has his subordinates to help him.

Oh my bad about the Maria Ross Thing. I forgot booosh.

Yes, but NO miniskirts!!!

I agree with silver wolf he would be a great fuhrer but I hate the miniskirt idea!

Yes,the miniskirt Idea of Roy makes his becoming of Fuhrer be impossible...Riza technically opposes that rule. On the other hand,Roy can be a good ruler(not the school tool!). He have lots of companions enough to make him a friendly President. If you dont mind,Fuhrer is not the right word to describe a president...Fuhrer is just a foolish president that used to be on Dante's commands.

No to the anime and movie, possibly for the manga.

Roy I guess, I think he kind of deserves it.

In the anime Roy would make a better figure head while his subordinates decide everyting than being an actual leader. In the Manga he has more potential.

Definitely a good leader.
The word Fuhrer actually means Idol.

Roy isn't an Idol. He's a hero.

BEST DAMN FUHRER EVER. He would enforce the MINISKIRT idea, and be the most casual, yet brillient Fuhrer ever. And his staff would be premoted and everyone would be happy...execpt Ed.

Well of course for Roy fans like me, yep! I think he'd do a really great job since he cares for the people but at the same time, he's able to fight. I dont think Amestris'll get conquered by any other country
@Jato
Yep! The miniskirt idea!!

Uh-oh! Fuhrer.

No Roy would be a horrible fuhrer, and that's all there is to say

I think Roy would make a pretty good Fuhrer, I mean he hates war, Only down side to him would be his obsession with Mini-skirts.

I think he'd fit the job.... I mean he cares for the people around him and the fact that he's concerned for his subordinates would mean that he has the heart for serving and protecting the people.

And even if you say that he needs Hawkeye to keep on telling him to not procrastinate(Like what I always read in fan fics) I've never seen him procrastinate and set his paperwork aside because as far as I'm knowledgeable all that he's been doing is related to work.... so I think he'd be a good Fuhrer.

A young fuhrer is allways good. Fresh ideas and chances for the young guys and a good rest for the old ones.

Hmm, I bet he'd be a very good Fuhrer, he knows whats right, he's young, and been throught ALOT so he's knows how to deal with alot of things, and he can defend himself

DAMN HELL YEH! ROY WILL MAKE A GOOD FUHRER! WITH RIZA BY HIS SIDE THERE'S NOTHING THERE CAN STOP HIM FROM WORKING! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ALL HE HAS TO DO IS WORK WORK WORK... BWAHAHAHAHAHA....

P.S GOSH ROY! MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE LADY, MAN! YOU DON'T NEED A "ROYSITTER" TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO!

I think i gotten crazy.....

I don't think he would be strong enough to be the Fuhrer. He's too damn emotional. Plus he can't worry about Ed and Al like he used to, it would be too distracting.

Maybe..
Mustang is like 'Mr. Righteous' in becoming a fuhrer but
truth is, he really wants to correct all the mistakes that has happened
that made the military's image bad ....

Is becoming a fuhrer requires one-eye-exposure-and-the-other-is-covered-or-damaged ?? or simply an eyepatch ??









Maybe..
Mustang is like 'Mr. Righteous' in becoming a fuhrer but
truth is, he really wants to correct all the mistakes that has happened
that made the military's image bad ....

Is becoming a fuhrer requires one-eye-exposure-and-the-other-is-covered-or-damaged ??or simply an eyepatch ????