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Episode 65: Orwell and Ukraine

Manifesto!

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Exploring Historical and Contemporary Support for Dictators and Strongmen

This chapter explores the historical trend of intellectuals showing support or admiration for dictators and strongmen, covering examples from World War One to more recent instances like the fascination with figures like Castro, Chavez, and Assad. The discussion includes both right-wing and left-wing perspectives, revealing a pattern of defending atrocities in the name of ideology.

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