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Do you Believe There can be a Good Dictator?
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:27 pm
As in, doesn't commit mass genocide, try and take over the world, etc.
I'm more on the "absolute power corrupts, absolutely" frame of mind.
I'm more on the "absolute power corrupts, absolutely" frame of mind.
This post was edited on 2/5/15 at 9:34 pm
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Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:28 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Noriega
This post was edited on 2/5/15 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:29 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
In theory, yes.
Very small probability in reality.
Very small probability in reality.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:29 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Sure ain't Obama, dude sucks..
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:29 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
The Dictator shall be drafted into the Country's highest office from the general public. At the end of his term, he should be tried for treason and executed.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:30 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
There have been good ones in the past. You guys act like all the kings in the world have been horrible.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:30 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Napoleon...granted he tried to conquer Europe but he was the 'enlightened despot'
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:32 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Ever hear the term benevolent despot? There are a few examples in history, depending upon perspective. Problem is the person has to be uniquely competent, confident, and benevolent.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:33 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
There have been plenty of good kings and bad kings.
Luckily the political and democratic processes we have here weeds out the truly evil types, though it still allows narcissists and incompetents through.
Luckily the political and democratic processes we have here weeds out the truly evil types, though it still allows narcissists and incompetents through.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:34 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Fidel Castro, breh.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:35 pm to Navytiger74
If they are giving dictation, and doing it really well, does that count?
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:36 pm to Navytiger74
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Ever hear the term benevolent despot? There are a few examples in history, depending upon perspective. Problem is the person has to be uniquely competent, confident, and benevolent.
I guess, when you put it this way, that is true and we just typically hear of the truly evil ones (Hitler, Stalin, etc)
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:37 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Of course. There can and there has. It's more a matter of perception that will lead many to believe that this is even a legitimate question.
One of the issues with dictators often having to resort to violence is that the political system itself often lends itself to treachery, assassination, revolution, etc. They also often come to power or rule over times of instability.
You had monarchies that were entrenched for centuries and existed with general stability and order, not to mention moral reservations. Many dictatorships arise from sociopolitical chaos which carries over into their reign by people who reject the regime's legitimacy.
One of the issues with dictators often having to resort to violence is that the political system itself often lends itself to treachery, assassination, revolution, etc. They also often come to power or rule over times of instability.
You had monarchies that were entrenched for centuries and existed with general stability and order, not to mention moral reservations. Many dictatorships arise from sociopolitical chaos which carries over into their reign by people who reject the regime's legitimacy.
This post was edited on 2/5/15 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:38 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
I am here
worship me
worship me
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:39 pm to OWLFAN86
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I am here
worship me
Meh, you seem kinda like a bitch.
This post was edited on 2/5/15 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:40 pm to sassyLSU
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If they are giving dictation, and doing it really well, does that count?
No.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:42 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Jesus and his Father are a good dictator family. I kid, but I'm serious.
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:42 pm to Navytiger74
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Dictator.
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the person has to be uniquely competent, confident, and benevolent.
Like Chicken?
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:43 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
quote:you'll be among the first to die
TigerFanInSouthland
Posted on 2/5/15 at 9:44 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Chung-hee
Dictator in South Korea for 20 years until he was assisinated in 1979. When General Park Chung-hee seized power in 1961, South Korea had a per capita income of less than $80 per year. During that time, South Korea was mostly dependent on foreign aid, largely from the USA. Under Park, South Korea's economy and exports skyrocketed. (known as The Miracle on the Han River)
Dictator in South Korea for 20 years until he was assisinated in 1979. When General Park Chung-hee seized power in 1961, South Korea had a per capita income of less than $80 per year. During that time, South Korea was mostly dependent on foreign aid, largely from the USA. Under Park, South Korea's economy and exports skyrocketed. (known as The Miracle on the Han River)
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