Yes but apart from the usual cynicism you can’t know how bad a politician will be. Putin and Hamas have not had real democratic elections for a long time now. Longer than the expected term length. Are civilians really responsible for this? Would you risk your life and that of your family to revolt against dictators? Because that’s what you’re asking people to do.

On the topic of Hama’ rise to power though, who created the circumstances for Palestinians to make Hamas a good option?