What is a corrupt dictator? and give an example?

Question

i know what a dictator is but what is a 'corrupt' dictator? ive looked everywhere on the internet and couldnt find a definition

Answer 1

for a list of nasty dictators see first post.

corruption takes many forms. for instance, giving haliburton a no bid contract to supply the us military (tainted water) in iraq sounds pretty corrupt to me.

Answer 2

George Bush!

I've heard people refer to George W Bush as a dictator. I thought most of them were just trying to be insulting until I received a few emails saying that I should seriously consider him for the project. Other interesting submissions are Jesus Christ, Mohammad, and Buddha. These suggestions will definitely send someone to Hell.

By far, the most creative submission for the dictator project is Noah. Yes, I'm talking about the man who built the Ark. The person who submitted his name had the following reasoning: "Think about it - The guy managed to leave the world behind while they all drowned. How many millions of people died as a result of Noah leaving them? Then when all was said and done, Noah was the ruler over the only nation in existence. He was the ruler of the world. His authority was never questioned!"

Although theologically inaccurate at points, it is definitely creative... very creative.

When checking out the Oxford Dictionary, it gives the simple definition of dictator as "a ruler with total power over a country." So although Jesus Christ or Muhammad may seem like intelligent answers, because of their influence, they never had total power over a country.

Sure, there were the crusades, the inquisition, and 9/11, but killing in one's name does not put them in dictator status.

George W Bush may not be popular in some circles, but his power has limits in the United States regardless of what critics say. Iraq and Afghanistan have their own leaders as well. These countries are not colonies or property of the President.

When it comes down to it, the most famous of dictators have been cruel, evil men, but this is not always the case. It just comes down to having total power over a country.

In terms of ranking the dictators throughout history, I am looking at their ability to gain power, keep it, and expand it. That's why I'm asking questions like: How did they gain power? How long was their reign? How big was the world population during their time of reign? How far were they willing to go in order to keep the power?

http://www.digitalsurvivors.com/archives/dictatordefinition.php

Wher iis all the corporate welfare going? to the poor?

Answer 3

Most dictators throughout history have been on the take or corrupt. It would be hard to name one that was not.
Most dictators today live in 3rd and 4th world nations. They are fat and wear Gucci swords and drive Mercedes Benz limos, while children starve in the street.

Answer 4

Example: Papa Doc Duvalier of Haiti. Took red cross and relief money for his family.
Same as Ferdinand Marcos of Philippines
Idi Amin of Uganda
Juan Peron of Argentina.
As a matter of fact, dictator and corruption seem to go hand in hand.
I notice Fidel Castro was always well fed, Cubanos starved.

Answer 5

Dictators ARE their own rule of law; they define all standards, and therefore cannot be corrupt. They just do whatever they please, and legally can do so. That's why they're so willing to bribe, kill, and maim to get into power, and work so hard to keep it once they're there.

As Mel Brooks said "It's good to be the King."

Me, I'm still looking for an honest liar...

Answer 6

Saddam Hussein hanging by a noose!