i agree with you snurp but what you forgot to factor in is the fact that we live in 21th century. and what examples have you provided were from early 1900.
the fact that our country is going through this hell hole is just because all the so called educated citizen are enjoying the prosperity in the country that had already been through their hell hole. we are enjoying the sophisticated lived earned by the hard work and patriotism of others.
nepal needs educated and patriotic citizens today. trust me we wouldn't be less than south korea if the country could lure back its educated citizens.

and with the debate between Tyrant or democratically elected politicians, i dont care as long as they work for the betterment of the country.
but i can tell you that Gyane and paras arent them.
i respect democratic system but i also believe that democracy is a nariyal. aaba kasko hat ma parcha tyessaile jancha ko ho vanera. aajko din ma ta badar kai hat ma pareko dekkhincha.