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> There does not seem to be a unified long-term goal among the protesters. Universal sufferage has been trending as another talking point too among protesters.
by pimmen 7y ago
> There does not seem to be a unified long-term goal among the protesters.
Universal sufferage has been trending as another talking point too among protesters. This would be very long term because if Hong Kong would allot all seats in the LegCo based on popular vote Beijing would almost certainly lose its ability to legislate this easily and hand pick the government.
- twblalock 7y agoHow would universal suffrage last beyond 2046, at which time the mainland government can just rewrite all of the laws?
- pimmen 7y agoBecause China, contrary to popular opinion, cares about its image. Dismantling democracy in one sweep at 2046 would look pretty bad, replacing the democratically elected government at 2046 would also look bad.