i agree western politics has been influenced by machivelli hugely, for me all the more reason to dislike the guy . that doesnot mean i disagree with every thing he said just the fact that he allows the leader a greater leaverage than i think any leader is going to resist exploiting. however thats more of a personal stance. as for the legal procedures in pakistan regarding past presidents ,that'd be a day, altough one can always hope.
I completely agree with you and yet that is exactly what makes his permitting the finishing off an unfit leader is so striking.