In spite of using massive force the Syrian government is finding it difficult to control anti government protests. From demanding reforms protesters are now demanding a regime change. Syria has cut the internet, is not allowing foreign journalists and its army is using tanks to attack its own people. All tactics learnt from Iran, with which Syria is particularly close, but whereas Iran was successful in suppressing its revolt Syria seems to be failing. The difference maybe that God was on Iran's side in that it is an Islamic Republic ruled by Ayatollah Khamenei who is also called Supreme Leader. Since only God is supreme it means that Ahmadinejad has God on his side which Assad does not. Iran also has a paramilitary squad of thugs called the Basij militia who are allowed to beat up anyone, rape and murder. Assad could also learn from China which changed the dictionary to stop any protests. The Chinese government deleted the word " jasmine " from the vocabulary which quickly brought all protests to a halt. If you cannot have a name for your protests how can you write articles, print pamphlets or energise your supporters? However, prevention being better than cure India has to be the world leader in how to enslave its people, loot the exchequer in the name of development and pass on power from one generation to the next. Political gangs have divided the country into zones of influence with various families fighting for control rather like Italy where the mafia has done the same. Every few years an expensive joke called " elections " is played on us where we are forced to choose between gangs and then we go on as usual. It is called " democracy ".