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** The [[Soviet Union]] gave thousands of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_the_AK-47_and_M16 AK-47s] to any government or organization that [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvrG4T2K4sE opposed] capitalism.

*** The Soviets also gave them the blueprints, free of charge. So for just about every communist or former communist nation, there's an AK variant.

* [[Useful Notes/North Korea|North Korea]] has not collapsed because the surrounding nations do not want an exodus of refugees and a possible civil war between the military and secret police agencies. However, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People~~~~

* [[Useful Notes/North Korea|North Korea]] has not collapsed because the surrounding nations do not want an exodus of refugees and a possible civil war between the military and secret police agencies. However, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China%E2%80%93North_Korea_relations China] does want North Korea to act more civilized and cease the frequent border incidents with South Korea.

* Mao probably codified this trope; he did this no fewer than ''three'' times, leaving the much less talented Politburo/Assembly to mess things up whenever their interference crossed the line. Each time Mao would come back with more power and influence than before.

** Deng Xiaoping did him one better. This is the man Mao couldn't get rid of despite all attempts to purge him since he was the only one in the party competent at economic policy. When Mao tried to do his job or get somebody else to do it, China's economy went to the toilet. He was so effective that even though Mao went to great lengths to ensure that Deng would never come to power after his death, Deng still became leader of China anyway.

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