Why do those who eschew democracy also desperately want to be elected?
Russia is set to hold presidential elections soon. Iran recently held elections. China held its presidential elections about a year ago. Even Saddam Hussein, when he ruled Iraq, held elections.
Kicker, in those elections, is that there really is only one choice on the ballot. You vote for your leader or you die.
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