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...said the Russians. Until they got drafted into an illegal war...

• FooBarWidget 4y ago
  I am not Russian and China is not Russia
  • kortilla 4y ago
    What protections does China have from an abusive government that Russia didn’t?
  • fifilura 4y ago
    My stron belief is that freedom of speech (free internet) together with democratic elections are the only things that combined can prevent the government from coming up with their own rules when it so suits them. And when they eventually do, you will have nothing to say about it Just like the russians today. They too have a rich culture of writers, poets and composers that they should have the right to be proud of.
• elzbardico 4y ago
  Said the Americans. Until they got drafted into an illegal war in Vietnam or were given no other chance to earn a living than getting paid to kill in illegal wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. And let’s not even talking about all the coups the State Department and the CIA nurtured across countless countries
  • fifilura 4y ago
    And here you are. With the possibility, and legal permission, to say just that. Good that you are.
    • elzbardico 4y ago
      Just because I pose no real threat to the system and by being allowed to ineffectively ranting I help to build the illusion of freedom. Now, try being Chelsea Manning and watch in awe the speed of the boot coming into your face the minute you really threaten the system.