[leereeves]

I'd say instead that it shows that being democratic doesn't preclude being corrupt and authoritarian.

[jacquesm]

Democracy is first and foremost about peaceful transfer of power after elections. Anything on top of that is luxury. The only alternative is a series of civil wars.

[cloverich]

I like to think its a step wise progression with the ideal being leaders can change without requiring a revolution or war to happen.