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		direwolf20 21 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Flock CEO calls Deflock a “terrorist organization”... Why does north Korea identify as democratic people's republic?

ToucanLoucan 20 days ago [–]

Because identifying as a Democracy confers benefits. Though it's worth noting nobody believes them.

Identifying as anti-fascist in the current environment, if anything, confers suspicion.

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