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Why do dictators have such strange pop-culture tastes?
“Apparently, the Syrian dictator is a big fan of contemporary party music. But Bashar is far from the first dictator to have a strange relationship with pop culture. From Frank Sinatra to LMFAO, TNR takes a look back at the odd cultural tastes of some of history’s most ruthless rulers.”
- TNR Staff, The Strange Pop-Culture Tastes of Dictators
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Assad listens to LMFAO while committing unspeakable atrocities against civilians. WE ARE IN HELL.
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