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14 February 2012updated 26 Sep 2015 8:46pm

Love on the left

"Leon Trotsky thinks you're hotsky", and other Valentine's Day messages.

By Samira Shackle

If you’re struggling to let that special someone know how you feel this Valentine’s Day, look no further than these cards from illustrator Ben Kling. You can see more of his Dictator Valentine’s here.

Marx

Stalin

Trotsky

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