Colin I don't think that always applies. It didn't happen in the recent happenings in the middle east where people overthrew multiple governments, unless you're saying that in each of those incidents they were simply puppets of some rich, smart and aggressive people?? There are times when the "people" rise and successfully make a change, even if it's only temporary. The British with all their intelligence, might and aggressive power were not able to take control of a little band of pilgrims when this country started. It may happen sometimes but there are exceptions.

Steve