Yes. But I’d probably be killed by someone who will
Sure. Would I last long before getting killed or overthrown? No.
Oh goodness no. I pray I never come into any real political power.
For fun I’ve already run the numbers on how many adult humans will fit into the cargo holds of a decommissioned Panamax bulker.
WHAT
It is inevitable that an opposition would form against you. You either let the movement continue to gain traction and risk unseating you or you use your power in a corrupt manner to silence them.
In this particular case, it depends what you define as corrupt. If you are truly working towards the betterment of everyone under your power (even those that you are fighting against), then what becomes justifiable to that end?
Not if you preemptively make what would be an opposition ideology illegal when making the country’s constitution
I could be benevolent and part of the population would be still against me (slumlords, libertarians, nazis).
After some attempts to kill me I doubt I couldn’t become aggressive against the population who wronged me.
Well, I’ve managed to win every election legitimately in Tropico 5 so far while making sure there’s plenty of housing, education, jobs, food, and healthcare.
So guess so.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
if I were magically made dictator somehow, no I don’t think so. but I’m not cutthroat enough to become a dictator in the first place.
No.
Not because I’m evil, but because I am empathetic and someone evil would absolutely figure out a way to use that to manipulate me.
This is explained in the “the rules for rulers” video from cgpgrey, which condenses the book “the dictators handbook”.
Hael No!
I’d end up making a dystopic country/nation where people are suffering while I get the brightest scientists to work on genetically modifying the human body so I could become closer to looking like my fursona.
That, and having people on the far left and far right being thrown into prison.
Just normal every day things from someone who’s a little paranoid.
I would rock that shit, literally my dream job, practical problem solver with infinite power.
No I would be killed by a subordinate who wouldn’t be.
seems contradictory, dictators are almost never benevolent. They wouldn’t be a dictator if they were benevolent. the only thing they do is immediately cede power to a " council or a elected persons. unless you mean something like diety that is benevolent, ruling from the “shadows” through another leader.
I disagree; it’s probably very rare that someone who wishes well for all people comes to power, but I don’t think it’s impossible. Think about any tribe that all respects a leader to the point of worship, and encourages him to become their commanding leader, for his view to be regarded above all others.
It’s a very unstable society, given that this leader couldn’t take the position forever, but he could make good decisions alone.
Benevolent dictator is an oxymoron. The most benevolent thing a dictator can do is dismantle their dictatorship.
