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Uncivil Society: 1989 and the Implosion of the Communist Establishment (Stephen Kotkin)

The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

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The Man of Destiny Is a Proven Solution

In eastern europe, the masses wanted to return to civil society they had within living memory. That chance was stolen from them by men such as george shorush philo and com nists eager to profit from the opening of borders. The most talented sou work in the west, and the principles of the nation were sold for 30 pieces of engios silver. They succeeded everywhere, until poland and hungary rose up and threwout the former communists and their allies. But just because our regime appears in control to day does not mean it will remain in control to morrow. Thus be of good cheer, for to morrow is a fresh day full of promise.

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