• @TheFriar@lemm.ee
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    42 months ago

    Well, the party and those who faithfully serve it probably live a pretty nice life. I’m assuming, based on other totalitarian parties throughout history.

    • @fine_sandy_bottom
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      122 months ago

      Ah, yeah but not at the lower levels like this soldier.

      I feel certain that any allegiance he expressed was to protect the well being of his family, rather than a genuine position.

        • @Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world
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          52 months ago

          Remember the solider who escaped by crashing the border? Dude was infested with parasites and malnourished. My guess is the only military personnel living well are no less than a General