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OldRight, Can you give us some background on the dispute in WP, that may be of interest elesewhere. Thanks. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 10:40, 12 July 2007 (EDT)
OldRight, Can you give us some background on the dispute in WP, that may be of interest elesewhere. Thanks. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 10:40, 12 July 2007 (EDT)
== Absolute Monarch vs. Dictator ==
Often confused, an absolute (non constitutional) monarch with right of ascension is distinct form a dictator, even if they behave dictatorially. All of the country, people and property, and all the laws are subjects of the monarch who may change them. Such a monarch may be ambivalent, aggressive, abusive, passive, kind, cruel, have secret police, etc, but if they are a a monarch with hereditary ascension rights, they are not a dictator. Note, much of the list, with 2-3 errors, or instance where someone has declared themselves king, refers to presidents, party secretaries, generals, prime ministers, shoguns, chancellors, etc.
It would be good to have a list of "kings behaving badly" that is distinct from dictators.
Also note, historically, rule by dictat had time limits, if not limited to life of the individual.
Please maintain the list accordingly.
== Bush ==
== Bush ==