Stalinist state capitalism then, rooted in communism, but a democracy on paper.
Lines right up with my theory of modern political labels, conflated, often misapplied.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a fine example.
Stalinist state capitalism then, rooted in communism, but a democracy on paper.
A democratic republic....just like the US.
"dictatorial leader"..."militarism"Prawn Connery wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:50 amHow so?
Defintion:dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy
North Korea is a "democratic republic", too – just as roller said. Yet Putin has been president of Russia for 20 of the past 24 years, and prime minister for the other four. How do you explain that?Butcher Bob wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:24 pmA democratic republic....just like the US.
Whereas...
"dictatorial leader"..."militarism"
Zelensky introduces martial law in Ukraine
https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/uk ... 8db92e3c4b
"centralized autocracy"
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said in June 2023 that the country would hold no elections until its war with Russia ends.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/zelen ... -war-ends/
"forcible suppression of opposition"
Zelenskyy has consolidated Ukraine's TV outlets and dissolved rival political parties
https://www.npr.org/2022/07/08/11105774 ... itical-par
"belief in a natural social hierarchy"
Azov brigade - The unit has drawn controversy over its early and allegedly continuing association with far-right groups and neo-Nazi ideology, its use of controversial symbols linked to Nazism, and early allegations that members of the unit participated in human rights violations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azov_Brigade
"subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race"
During the martial law in Ukraine, men aged 18 to 60 may be mobilized and have no right to leave Ukraine.
https://visitukraine.today/blog/1385/de ... %20Ukraine.
"strong regimentation of society and the economy"
<see all of the above>
...just sayin'.![]()
Not during WW2 it wasn't.
Wrong again: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_m ... ainian_War
Plenty of examples.
Prawn Connery wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:49 pmNorth Korea is a "democratic republic", too – just as roller said.
He's saying "political labels" (i.e. Democratic People's Republic of Korea) are often not accurate.
North Korea functions as a highly centralized, one-party totalitarian dictatorship. According to its constitution, it is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its building and activities only by great Kimilsungism–Kimjongilism"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Kor ... d_politics
See Bob, I've actually been to North Korea. You haven't. I spent a week there. I reported for Newsweek and the BBC from there.Butcher Bob wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:57 amPrawn Connery wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:49 pmNorth Korea is a "democratic republic", too – just as roller said.
You just can't help but talk shit, can you.
First off, that is not what Roller said...He's saying "political labels" (i.e. Democratic People's Republic of Korea) are often not accurate.
Which brings us to your second lie, that "North Korea is a "democratic republic"".
Simply bullshit, because you're evidently too sloppy with your narcissism to even check...
North Korea functions as a highly centralized, one-party totalitarian dictatorship. According to its constitution, it is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its building and activities only by great Kimilsungism–Kimjongilism"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Kor ... d_politics
Prawn Connery wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:59 am
You forget the US helped the Afghanis fight off the Russians in the 80s.
I'm sure Kuwait was happy for the US to drive out Saddam the first time.
The US helped South Korea remain free.
The US certainly helped Australia during WW2 (thanks).
The US help Bosnian Muslims and Croats against the Serbs.
I don't have time to find every instance, but even one proves you wrong.