Quintius Bremerus

"The government of Iraq, I sometimes say — I'm sure he doesn't mind my saying it — Mr. Bremer is the dictator of Iraq," Mr. Brahimi said. "He has the money. He has the signature. Nothing happens without his agreement in this country." - NY Times

"In times of crisis, a Dictator could be appointed. His time in office could not be longer than six months. But for his time in office he possessed the absolute power of a king. The office of dictator was a very ancient office, having originated from times when one military commander might be appointed over the armies of several Latin cities. This rank then had been referred to as 'master-of-infantry'. In republican days the title survived in form of the dictator's second in command who was 'master-of-cavalry'.
(Until 367 BC plebeians were barred from the office of dictator. The first plebeian dictator was appointed in 356 BC, Gaius Marcius Rutilus)." - Roman History

"Pursuant to my authority as Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), and under the laws and usages of war, and consistent with relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 1483 and 1511 (2003),

Recognizing that the Iraqi people have long suffered from terrible abuses of their fundamental freedoms and human rights,

Acknowledging that the Iraqi people are still uncovering long-hidden evidence of the brutality inflicted on them by the previous regime,

Noting that accounting publicly for the past atrocities and educating the Iraqi people about them will serve as a crucial safeguard against future abuses of fundamental
freedoms and human rights,

Desiring that the establishment of monuments, memorials and other historical and artistic exhibitions will create a lasting record of the crimes committed against the Iraqi people, a tribute to Iraqi resilience and a caution to future generations,

I hereby promulgate the following:

The Iraqi National Foundation for Remembrance (the “Foundation”) will take steps to ensure that the atrocities of the previous regime are memorialized so that current and future generations of Iraqis will understand and remember this dark period of Iraqi history and take those steps necessary to preserve an open and democratic government which protects human rights, fundamental freedoms and dignity. - The CPA

This is sounding like it might be the tempest currently brewing in the teapot. I'm sure it won't escape the notice of certain members of the commentariat. But before everyone gets outraged, remember that a "dictator" is one who rules by dictate. However uncomfortable we may find the assertion, it is quite literally true. So, watch the outrage! Ten-to-one the offense will focus on the label without bothering to defend the institution of Bremer's authority that the label accurately describes.