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Degenerated workers' state

A workers' state is a term used to describe a country where the government is controlled by workers or their representatives. This type of system is based on the idea that workers should have equal power and control over their government and the means of production.

However, a degenerated workers' state is different. It refers to a country where, despite the initial intention to create a workers' state, the government has become corrupt and moved away from its original ideals. This can happen due to various reasons, such as power struggles or a lack of support from the people.

In simpler terms, imagine if you and your friends wanted to build a treehouse where everyone had an equal say in what goes on in the treehouse. But over time, one of your friends became bossy and didn't let everyone else have a say or play in the treehouse. This is kinda like what happens in a degenerated workers' state - the government becomes bossy and doesn't give workers equal power or control.
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