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[–] 11 points 1 year ago (5 children)

“The Western idea of a dictator within the Communist setup is exaggerated.”

— The CIA

(https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80-00810A006000360009-0.pdf)

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    And you think that describes the Soviets and isnt just a statement about the red scare?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    The document linked specifically is talking about the Soviet system and Stalin.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Yeah, after the death of Stalin.

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