Most people (most of us!) in the West would say, unhesitatingly, that “democracy is a good thing.” However, no one brought up under a democratic form of government can remain ignorant of its many inconsistencies, its fumbling

inefficiencies, and corruptions. No one should be unaware of how thin may be the line between democracy and

demagoguery, a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power