[lakey]

... is all about creating a permanent welfare state, a subsequent socialist state,

Absolutely on target - though I'm not sure about permanent power for the Democratic Party.

[VAarea]

... is all about creating a permanent welfare state, a subsequent socialist state,

Absolutely on target - though I’m not sure about permanent power for the Democratic Party.

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The North Koreans have been reduced at times to eating grass and tree bark to survive, and still worship to their Dear Leader (although not necessarily voluntarily). I’m not confident of a change despite how bad conditions get (barring war or major natural disaster).