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The words '''"Democratic Republic"''' in a country's name are often camouflage for a harsh dictatorship or even a [[totalitarian]] government. | The words '''"Democratic Republic"''' in a country's name are often camouflage for a harsh dictatorship or even a [[totalitarian]] government. | ||
| + | *The [[German Democratic Republic]] aka [[East Germany]] was so fearsome a dictatorship that only the [[Berlin Wall]] could keep its population from leaving. | ||
Revision as of 17:37, December 10, 2008
The words "Democratic Republic" in a country's name are often camouflage for a harsh dictatorship or even a totalitarian government.
- The German Democratic Republic aka East Germany was so fearsome a dictatorship that only the Berlin Wall could keep its population from leaving.