Do you think that democratically elected officials never want to become dictators?

Question

Then you're a fool. You have a couple examples in the White House right now.

Answer 1

Actually, he prefers "Decider" to "Dictator"

Answer 2

Bush and Cheney are both valid examples of politicians seeking to increase their power to a degree that will be ruinous for America.

On a broader level, I like to believe, even if it's wrong, that there are some people who enter politics out of an actual desire to better their community, province, state, or country. I agree with Henry Kissinger, who said that "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac" and George Orwell, who argued throughout his journalism that power is its own reward. To quote Lord Acton, "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely." Even politicians whom I have admired, and there have been a few, seem to succumb to these realities.

Answer 3

Yup, they do. Check out the White House in Washington DC for a prime example.

Answer 4

Yes, and Bush actually made a public comment that it would be far easier to run a dictatorship.
Go Bugeyes go! Run with your 2 points!

Answer 5

yes, your own answer is the correct one ,
but facts are others also , OK , let the other party come into power in USA , then you'll see dictators with change of name ,
if is becomes so , then Americans should think , that , " WHO HIJACKED OUR DEMOCRACY" ?????

Answer 6

You're right. But thank God that's not going to happen.

Answer 7

Hitler was elected...