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Did not say this article in particular, but its author. Other commenters posted links. But basically he is pushing the Russian whataboutist narrative.

• skrebbel 3y ago
  Ah yeah I misunderstood, thanks. That said, I really couldn't find much of the Russian whataboutist narrative in the article. It’s clear the author doesn’t love everything about western capitalism, but that, I think, is a widely held opinion across Europe. It does not imply, to me, a suggestion that Russian style kleptocratic capitalism is a better form by any means so if the author makes that argument elsewhere, I didn’t see it here. I guess I’m trying to say that I enjoyed the article, and learning that I don’t share the author’s politics hasn’t changed that.
  • lajosbacs 3y ago
    Fair enough. Of course, that is a completely legit view that I also partly hold. However, this author is known for his looking up to a regime that is way worse (or 'not better form' as you say).
    • skrebbel 3y ago
      Yeah fair, and I appreciate the context.
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