Of course we can’t be sure dictatorship will always be in good hands, hence next best thing is democracy.

  • superkret
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    2 months ago

    Yeah, the problem in a dictatorship is that of succession.
    Anyone can putsch their way to the top, so even a benevolent dictator is forced to divert most resources towards staying in power, by any means necessary (including large scale violence).
    If they don’t, they’ll be replaced by someone else more ruthless.

    That’s why there are no “good” dictatorships, ever. It’s a form of government that lets the most ruthless grab the power.