Yes, I get the gist of it. I am not convinced it is plausible.

nitrogen · on Dec 11, 2013

I agree, but not for the reason you gave in your comment. The police wouldn't know they're going along with a despot. They would don riot gear, block streets, and set up checkpoints in the name of safety from terrorists and looters.

maxerickson · on Dec 11, 2013

Okay, you've covered the first 30 hours of your brand new dictatorship.

What happens next?