I read somewhere recently about how people in other countries that have military dictatorships often have more freedom because the military government largely leaves them alone and doesn't meddle too much in their personal lives.
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Yes - very important distinction between authoritarian countries & totalitarian countries.
In an authoritarian country rule is by force and you can basically say and do whatever you want as long as it doesn't threaten the regime.
In a totalitarian country rule is by pseudo-religion. Failure to clap enthusiastically for Stalin is a crime by itself.