Indeed, Thailand's relative success in its climb back from the abyss owes much to the Chuan administration's efforts to win public support for its policies, instead of just handing down marching orders to the populace.

CNN: COLD WAR OVER HOT MONEY

The poll found two-thirds backed handing at least some tax-varying powers to the assembly, but weak support for Welsh independence.

BBC: Kirsty Williams

In 1988, the British government banned broadcast interviews with groups which expressed support for violence in Northern Ireland, provoking opposition charges it was handing a propaganda coup to the outlawed Irish Republican Army.

CNN: Sunday,

"The plan calls for a low level of support from the council during 2013-14 to allow the staff to explore the opportunities for handing over the centre to a third sector organisation, " Mr Hearn said.

BBC: Middleton Centre may be closed by Durham County Council