The Soviet Union was held together by force. They weren’t living in harmony, they just knew if they didn’t pretend to get along the hammer would come down, hard. Then the hammer evaporated.
The Soviet Union was held together by force. They weren’t living in harmony, they just knew if they didn’t pretend to get along the hammer would come down, hard. Then the hammer evaporated.
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Yes, it makes perfect sense. Saddam’s iron fist also kept the Muslim tribes in check. The article did suggest that after they both killed each other in staggering numbers, they sobered up somewhat and may have finally figured out that killing each other was not the answer. It’s sort of like the two testosterone laced bullies in the schoolyard who have to whip themselves silly before they settle down.