Originally Posted by Yak

Hmmmm...

Grew up in the Cold War, thinks the term "czar" is creepy, seems to prefer an 'elected representative' and staff from the same Party.

Since the US supported the Czarist forces against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War, I think "czar" has a fine pedigree. In fact, the Czar was our ally in WW I. The Soviets turned away from the west since the west supported the White forces.

If these conjure up negative images, are you sure you're not a Communist?