Many countries include ‘Democratic’ or ‘People’s’ in their names, even though they are not democratic and do not serve their people. Examples: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Lao People’s Democratic Republic People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Democratic Republic of the Congo And German Democratic Republic (East Side) in 1949–1990. None of these states are democratic, power and wealth are concentrated in the hands of a small ruling elite. Who are they fooling with these names?

  • hirihit640@sh.itjust.works
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    14 days ago

    So the goal posts have shifted again. Let me remind you again, the root of this thread was about whether North Korea was authoritarian. Now you’re talking about China vs US! I never mentioned China this whole time and was waiting to see when you would bring it up. Amazing.

    You seem to be very proud of your knowledge about China and want to show it off, even when it has no relevancy. I hope that works out for you.

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      13 days ago

      Of course you’re too high on smugness to bother getting the connection. My point hasn’t changed since the first comment I made on this thread, you’re just too much of a debate pervert to understand that