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> If I call the prime minister a criminal liar - worst that will happen is I get a defamation lawsuit. In authoritarian countries I go to a prison camp, and the
by heavyset_go 1y ago
> If I call the prime minister a criminal liar - worst that will happen is I get a defamation lawsuit. In authoritarian countries I go to a prison camp, and the neighbors are the one to report me. Even if I'm not political - if step on toes of people in party I can disappear and the rest will know not to ask questions.
Try implementing direct political action and see how Western governments treat you. You'll be deemed a terrorist, and if you're caught alive, you'll never see the sun again.
- rattyJ2 1y agoDefine "direct political action"? Like, murder yes. But belgium has (too many) popular local initiatives that get picked up by The Government in some form.
- heavyset_go 1y agohttps://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/rico-and-domestic-terrorism-charges-against-cop-city-activists-send-a-chilling-message https://www.aclu.org/news/free-speech/rico-and-domestic-terr...