Could you throw a dart at a world map and not hit a hot spot of governmental oppression by narcissistic elitists trying desperately to maintain their status quo?
Once they gain their so called power, they are loathe to give it up without a fight.
What's really morose is the ones who have their power wrenched away from them by force,usually end up committing suicide because they can't take a dose of their own medicine.
Moral: "Who is the greater fool? The fool or the fools who follow them?"