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[-] wtry@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The term originated when (iirc) Czechoslovakia was invaded by its fellow countries in the Warsaw Pact (it was also in the Warsaw Pact). Supporters of the invasion and supporters of a one-party Authoritarian State were henceforth called "Tankies".

[-] Deceptichum@kbin.social 0 points 9 months ago

Ah yes the Hungarian Turkish Communists.

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