Dictators are Not That Bad After All

7. Peace in Nation:

The dictators are great in maintaining peace in the nation and making the whole nation appear to be one single machine working towards a singular objective. Since most of them are from military background, marching their nation towards success is their prime objective. One man, Saddam Hussein, could hold Iraq peacefully and could keep its citizens disciplined for many decades (though there were pockets of fury, which is there in any country, even in democratic countries), whereas the forces from many nations – US, UK, NATO, UN, etc with the support of Iraqi government – could not maintain peace for even one day for almost a decade.

8. Economic Growth:

Adolf Hitler is regarded as the greatest villain. Without Hitler’s leadership, Germany could not have flourished as an economic superpower within a decade after World War I. One classic example of his economic reforms was his dream to enable cars to be available at cheaper rates even for commons, which bas brought about the cheapest brand of cars in last century – Volkswagen meaning the “people’s car” – which is a grand success till today (though the prices match up with other brands now!) Germany’s science and technology and other industries saw a new dawn during his command.

9. Political Stability:

We all know what politics can bring about to any nation. With the dictators around, it is evident that the politicians are kept at bay from ruining people’s lives, and they are kept well in control. So, there is higher possibility of political stability. So, social and political leaders of today should take lessons of working for the good of the nation and not their own families and bank accounts.

10. Beware What You Wish For:

Though there are many advantages, the biggest problem with dictators is that they get too carried away with their success. They misplace interests and try to achieve huge things and push their nation to near deaths to satiate their egos. So, another lesson is to be aware of what we wish for, and become ready to receive the results.

Disclaimer: Am neither for dictatorship nor for democracy loaded with selfish corrupt politicians (both are equally evil). Am for those leaders who put the country in front of their own demands. Dictators have often done that!