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The ugly truth is that autocracy is often popular

By Dan Hannan
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The ugly truth is that autocracy is often popular

Many American commentators are struggling with the idea that Turkey appears ready to reelect President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an autocrat who has harassed dissidents, closed hostile newspapers, and jailed opponents.

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