Some of our actions are similar to those of abusive regimes that we have historically condemned.

Is it because you are genuinely ignorant of the facts, or do you actually approve of this morally bankrupt abusive regime?

There is consensus that the military regime in Burma is one of the world's most repressive and abusive regimes.

Both North and South are portrayed as brutal, abusive regimes that use their citizens as so much cannon fodder.

Yet it is now clear that threats to the United States are often fueled by abusive regimes and incubated in failing states.

Clinton also issued a public apology in Guatemala for the United States' role in supporting the country's abusive regimes.

Some of the world's most abusive regimes have won seats on the Human Rights Commission and used them to insulate themselves from criticism.

It is sometimes argued that amnesties are necessary to allow the peaceful transfer of power from abusive regimes.

Western rights groups criticise China for dealing with corrupt or abusive regimes.

Have no doubt, I think both are awful, abusive regimes that are driving their respective countries into a ditch.