18 politicians from movies/TV shows who remind us of the shrewdness mankind is capable of

12. Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars

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Played variously by Ian McDiarmid, Nick Jameson, and others, Palpatine is one of the most hated characters in the epic space opera franchise. He rules over the galaxy and is a corrupt and power-hungry character who upends democracy to create a Sith empire. He has risen up the ranks through manipulation and has even killed people who went against him. Palpatine has numerous powers but he uses them for the wrong.

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