Bach Under The Stars

Monday, 21 March 2011

Benevolent dictators

Well, there are many historical dictatorial figures, who are remembered as beneficial for their countries.

Ataturk

Pilsudzki

Gayoom - most benevolent dictator, IMO.

Egypt remember Nasser, who in my opinion had much much worse track record than Mubarak.

Neither of these persons had much democratic legitimacy to speak of. All of them were repressing their political opponents. Nevertheless they are highly regarded in their respectable nations.

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