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If you have no practical experience living in a totalitarian country, don't wish that upon yourself and your family.

That momentary feeling of triumphing over your enemies won't compensate for what you'd lose. This is a mistake that was made by numerous intellectuals in history.



Everyone thinks they’re getting the cushy office job working for the party, until they’re handed a shovel by someone with a gun.


In the worst case, knowing that they are about to dig their own graves.




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