[On the Instability of Republics]

[Rota]

Rota, my problem with benevolent dictatorship is that of succession. Unless I am mistaken, there has never been a case in history of any nation having two in a row....

What about the Dalai Lama? He is the head of the Tibetan people. I think there is corruption in the line of succession when someone is entitled to the throne, like the heir of the previous leader. However, the Dalai Lama successor is chosen, rather than simply handing it a "next in line." You would be hard pressed to find a more benevolent head of state who thinks of what's best for the people before he ever thinks of his own needs.