Specifically, the UAE does not have democratically-elected institutions and citizens do not have the right to change their government or to form political parties.
Oh, and like the career politicians here actually stand for the people? Give me a break! They've all been in the pockets of special interest groups and lobbyists! You want real change in America, limit the terms of politicians to one term only, a true public service opportunity, and done after the one term. Only then can you avoid career politicians who put corporations, lobbyists, and sepcial interests first, and people second.