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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (186890)	5/18/2006 11:25:24 AM
From: one_less	Respond to of 281500

lol

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (186890)	5/18/2006 11:29:43 AM
From: Sun Tzu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

>> Most dictators don't have to worry about following polls... I don't believe this is accurate. Whether elected or not, all politicians need to be aware of the public opinion. In a democracy if they screw up too big, they will not ever get re-elected. In a dictatorship they will likely lose their head (either through a popular revolt or via one of their generals). Kim and Saddam were rather exceptions than the rule. Mubarak or the Arab kings are closer to the norm and all of them are keenly aware of the public sentiments and from time to time implement pressure release tactics.