The most successful democratic politicians are those who succeed in abolishing democracy and becoming dictators. This, of course, is only possible in certain circumstances. ... Lenin, Mussolini, and Hitler owed their rise to democracy.
Source： Bertrand Russell: Power, 1938.
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Elections are generally held only every few years, unless there are special circumstances. For example, According to the U.S. Constitution, presidential elections are held every four years. In large-scale elections such as this, even if the disapproval rating significantly exceeds the approval rating, a re-election is not typically held unless there is a serious health issue or some unforeseen emergency.
Unlike in communist or authoritarian states, democratic nations tend to carry out politics that reflect public opinion, provided that the media functions in a healthy and responsible manner. However, in recent years, with the widespread use of social media, many people have come to make decisions based on information of uncertain credibility, and this has, in some cases, had a substantial impact on elections.
Currently serving his second term, President Donald Trump of the United States is constitutionally barred from running in the next presidential election. Therefore, he has little need to tailor his speech and actions with an eye toward re-election. Perhaps as a result, although his disapproval rating now far exceeds his approval rating, he appears to be pressing ahead with his own agenda despite considerable opposition. In particular, when it comes to foreign affairs, unlike domestic issues, which tend to attract more public scrutiny, American citizens show relatively less concern, which may contribute to the impression, especially among many Japanese observers, that he is acting without restraint. As President Trump approaches the age of 79, his greatest ambition seems to be to "leave his name in history," regardless of how he is remembered. But what is his true intention?
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