Quote Originally Posted by Adrian II
I agree, do business with them, but only as far as necessary. And democracy may not be fit for export like porn, ammunition or tulip bulbs, but it is the most rational (i.e. least irrational) form of government and it should be encouraged wherever possible.

Dictatorships should know their place in the pecking order. Their leaders have no place in civilized company. Oh, and their Olympic Games are vulgar publicity stunts.
It's not really the most rational, but it seems to be the most beneficial to us in the long term. I say target the worst offenders & make alliances with the more benign dictators as friends.