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[–] sooper_dooper_roofer@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago (8 children)

I think the delineation between authoritarian regimes and non-authoritarian governments is pretty clear

Why are you unable to explain it then?

[–] Alterecho@midwest.social 1 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I think the dictionary definition is as I mentioned in a below comment, but the colloquial meaning has more to do with censorship by the government and restrictions on freedoms than go beyond those necessary for the health and welfare of other citizens.

[–] GarbageShoot@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago (6 children)

that go beyond those necessary for the health and welfare of other citizens.

What do you think of Chile under Allende? Do you think it met this standard?

[–] Alterecho@midwest.social 1 points 2 years ago

I'm not familiar with that example; do you have any reading on the subject I can access? I'll do some research and get back with my thoughts

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