Ocupation: Russian Statesman
Life: May 21, 1827 - March 23, 1907
Birthday: May 21
Death: March 23
In a Democracy, the real rulers are the dexterous manipulators of votes, with their placemen, the mechanics who so skillfully operate the hidden springs which move the puppets in the arena of democratic elections. Men of this kind are ever ready with loud speeches lauding equality; in reality, they rule the people as any despot or military dictator might rule it.
topic: Spring, Military, Real, Manipulator, Democratic Elections, Despots