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Sorry, I didn't mean to nitpick. I totally agree with you about the frustration, but I also wanted to highlight how authoritarian governments aren't simply the

by realce 2y ago

Sorry, I didn't mean to nitpick. I totally agree with you about the frustration, but I also wanted to highlight how authoritarian governments aren't simply the outcome of general social stupidity or a lack of education. IMO that's somewhat of an elitist or champagne-socialist scapegoat and simplification. A notable point would also be that the USSR had an authoritarian government while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate and an exceptional regard for education. Apologies if I misrepresented your statement.

peterfirefly 2y ago
> while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate And totally honest official statistics!
relaxing 2y ago
On the other hand, the marked lack of reading comprehension demonstrated in this thread can’t be explained by coincidence alone.
- realce 2y ago
  At least one of us can attempt a civil conversation.
  - relaxing 2y ago
    Hijacking a conversation to push your own agenda isn’t civil.
    - realce 2y ago
      That's an oddly paranoid statement. My agenda is what - to promote an admiration of Nazi Germany and the USSR's literacy rates?
      - relaxing 2y ago
        You’re mad because you thought someone said conservatives are dumb.
        realce 2y ago
        lol that's amazingly incorrect