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lol pfft... imagine claiming authoritarianism isn't real, then look at the source
Authoritarianism is a meaningless term because all governments rely on coercion to maintain their authority and have a monopoly on legalized violence. What matters is which class interests they represent and whether they can be held accountable for those interests. A government that aligns with the interests of the majority is more legitimate than one that claims to be democratic but serves a narrow elite.