Quote by George Orwell

It is almost universally felt that when we call a country democratic we are praising it; consequently, the defenders of every kind of regime claim that it is a democracy, and fear that they might have to stop using the word if it were tied down to any one meaning.

It is almost universally felt that when we call a country de

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This quote, attributed to British author George Orwell, suggests that the term "democracy" is often used to bring positive connotations to a country, leading proponents of various regimes to claim that their system is democratic. These defenders fear having to abandon the word if it were clearly defined, as it might expose their regime's lack of true democratic principles. The quote highlights the ambiguity and misuse of the term "democracy" in different contexts.

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