Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir View Post
For his supporters fear that he instills is more important than respect. There is a Russian proverb: "They fear me which means they respect me".
This is the old crazy idea. I respect my friends more than my enemies and even if not, someone I fear I want to get rid of, someone I respect as a friends or as a good example I want to support.
The fear-based approach is merely the last option for those who fail with the other approach....losers holding on to a straw with force...