If all citizens of a dictatorship refused to listen to the dictator, wouldn't the government ultimately fail?

Question

If all citizens of a dictatorship refused to listen to the dictator, wouldn't the government ultimately fail?

Answer 1

Well. sure. But all he needs if a few loyals with the best weapons & he's set.

Answer 2

If they all did, yes.  However, all he needs is a few with guns and the ability to pay them off, and he can control the country.  

Answer 3

It hasn't worked with Bush, has it?

Answer 4

Possibly, but such a thing has seldom happened.

Answer 5

Yes, until the dictator in question found a new way to install the fear of God in them.