The simple fact (that is why it alludes DUmmies) is that evil despots will do whatever is expedient to further their own cause.
Take a lesson DUmmies on Jan 20 2009 there will be a new President sworn into office,there will be no martial law,suspension of elections,killing of opposition....you know,all those things you rail on and on about.
See evil where and for what it is,makes life a whole lot easier to understand.