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Both were/are dictatorships that used military force to enforce governmental rule.
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Is China a dictatorship? Looks more like an oligarchy to me. Who is the current dictator and how did he arrive in power?
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Personally, I think no unions and few lawyers are good things.
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Well, at least we have common ground somewhere.
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Unfortunately, there are unions and lawyers and none of the above is entirely true.
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Apparently, my sarcasm is wasted. Other than official government groups, what unions (as we know them) exist in China?
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Wasn't 100% true of Thailand 20 years ago and isn't 100% true of China now.
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Why do you persist in drawing parallels between a small, pro-US country and the largest country on the planet which actively opposes of the US?
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