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Democracy Quote by Josip Broz Tito

“The peoples of Yugoslavia do not want Fascism. They do not want a totalitarian regime, they do not want to become slaves of the German and Italian financial oligarchy as they never wanted to become reconciled to the semi-colonial dependence imposed on them by the so-called Western democracies…” quote by Josip Broz Tito
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“The peoples of Yugoslavia do not want Fascism. They do not want a totalitarian regime, they do not want to become slaves of the German and Italian financial oligarchy as they never wanted to become reconciled to the semi-colonial dependence imposed on them by the so-called Western democracies after the first imperialist war.”

Josip Broz Tito

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Yugoslav Partisans, 1945

The quote condemns fascism and totalitarianism, warning against foreign financial domination and colonial dependence.

In simple terms: Reject fascism and foreign control.

Key Takeaway

Defend national sovereignty.

Themes

freedom anti‑fascism nationalism colonialism economic independence

Mood

defiant serious

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • education campaigns
  • policy advocacy
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

totalitarianism imperialism financial oligarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a nation balance resistance to external control with internal democratic freedoms?
  • What alternatives exist to foreign economic influence?
A Different Perspective

May overlook internal oppression or dissent within Yugoslavia.

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