What people crave in uncertain times is strong leadership from charismatic figures who promise to sweep the stables, get rid of corruption, and stand up for the little man against selfish politicians and against foreigners who threaten us with strange habits and religions. Such times are dangerous for democracy, because they endanger popular consent to democratic governments.
在乱世中，人们需要一个具有个人魅力的强有力的领导者，他可以稳定军心，消除腐败，代表升斗小民对自私的政客说不，抵御外来文化的入侵。这段时期不能有什么民主，因为民意已被操弄。