>>9636406>The leader being able to do what he wants does not magically mean the country will be successfulNo, it just means increased executive power and efficiency. The second they have to deal with transfers of power, even within the party, they'll have to either codify powers, or accept that they won't be able to peacefully or consistently maintain it.
>and if a country is this neurotically preoccupied with preventing rebellion then obviously it has no future.This is different. It's one thing if the people are already upset and the government has to quell rebellions. In this case, we're seeing a case where the state actively provokes its citizens because it has the first truly personal means of preventing rebellion on any level.
>>9636575Rules are applied in much the same way as those of YT. If it causes trouble, or comes from someone who's already on thin ice, they apply.