Political Doubles???(Mythbusters Needed)

I have heard people on the street mention some famous person in politics, and use a phrase like,"If it really was him", he did such and such. Or died. It seems to be a sort of urban myth that a lot of rich people, politicians especially, have doubles to protect them. Could this be true?

Now we've all noticed certain "changes" in politicians, and I'm sure almost all of these could be due to their stress levels, aging, lighting conditions, and such. Still, if I can think of all these ways to excuse changes in a politician's looks and actions, then surely other people could. People that might want to use such explanations to control certain factions of government.

Yes, it would appear be hard to maintain such a cover up with friends and family. But once you go beyond the level of a wife or husband, few people would be able to readily tell if the double were good enough. That's one of the results of family members being so defused in this day and age. The everyday closeness is gone. (Think of all the changes having a child away at college results in.)

Historically, we know that many famous leaders have used doubles. Hitler and Sedam Husain being just a couple of the more recent. But is there anything reliable showing that other recent and current leading political people could be doing this?

And if so, which ones, and what's your evidence?

Looking at Tina Fey, I think she could be Sarah Palin's double..the similarity is amazing.

In all seriousness, it wouldn't surprise me if there was a double for major world leaders for "run-of-the-mill" appearances. Whole lot easier to secure major events when the actual folks have to be present as opposed to a meet and greet....but that's just my opinion.

[edit on 6-10-2008 by MrBigDog1974]

I think there are two compelling instances. One is of the Pope Paul VI

Look at this photo



And this one. No Birthmark (although it could be a mirror image of his other side)



But the difference in the shape of the nose is significant. I think.

That's really interesting, I have always thought about doubles and tried to tell. I mean, we know other leaders do it and it's in our media so why wouldn't all of our important people?

Those pope pics are good and give some insight to the level of detail we must use to find differences.

People should try and find more pictures of any elites that they think are doubles.

[edit on 6-10-2008 by NGC2736]