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Have you ever been to a country ruled by a despot?

Gajhan Pandey @Abesol (18) 18 Sep 19

Despots continue to be at the helm of affairs in a number of countries. I have always raised my voice against despotism and totalitarianism. Democracy must be established firmly in each and every country of the world, and the UN...

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Living in interesting times

Fleur @Fleura (34962) • United Kingdom 9 Nov 16

I believe that ‘May you live in interesting times’ is an old curse. I feel incredibly lucky that so far in my lifetime I have not experienced any war (nor famine or pestilence!); I have had a peaceful, comfortable life with good...

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saddam hanged!

redyellowblackdog @redyellowblackdog (10629) • United States 29 Dec 06

Reports out of Iraq say that Saddam was hanged until dead at about 0300 GMT on Saturday December 30, 2006. I think this is a good thing. What say you?

crimes against humanity

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Do you think he's still alive?

IoneS57 @IoneS57 (318) • United States 29 Nov 06

From BBC news:"Frail Cuban leader Fidel Castro has stayed away from the opening ceremony of his 80th birthday celebrations in Havana on doctors' orders. A message apparently written by Mr Castro was read out saying he was not...

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