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WTF Happened in 1971? (wtfhappenedin1971.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What nations “went communist” in the Americas?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Cuba (1961 through revolution) and Chile (1970 through democratic elections)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Chile never got that far. They elected a socialist who was overthrown before they could even collectivize.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

True. My first comment was a bit over the top, written from the point of view of US conservatives.

Quote by Kissinger:

"I don't see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people. The issues are much too important for the Chilean voters to be left to decide for themselves."