crowd mentality 101

Because a prince by birth has fewer reasons and less need to harm his subjects, it is natural that he should be more loved ; and if no unusual vices make him hated, it is reasonable that he should be naturally well liked by them. And through the great length and continuity of his dominion the memories and causes of innovations die out, because one change always leaves indentations for the construction of another.

The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli

He is brilliant. We can disagree with his principles and admire his perception. I do not agree with dictatorship, but I find his methods clear compared to the democratic mess we're now embroiled in.