So the CIA calls him a dictator in one memo and not in another. I suppose that proves nothing in the end. Except that the CIA clearly doesn't understand Soviet governance based on the other details in the memo that you linked.

[–] hrosts@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago (3 children)

They call Soviet leadership a party oligarchy in both cases. They do not "agree" with you in any way shape or form.

[–] o_d@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

And that's different from Amerikkka how?

Pot calling the kettle black. 🤷

[–] hrosts@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Wait so you do agree USSR was a party oligarchy?

Both the pot and the kettle are black cause they are covered in soot.

[–] o_d@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 6 months ago

I do not. You say that the CIA does however, so the analogy still works.