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That's simply not true. Western countries have significant differences in structures that enable them to achieve compared to Russia. The key one that springs to
by cmdkeen 13y ago
That's simply not true. Western countries have significant differences in structures that enable them to achieve compared to Russia.
The key one that springs to mind is a rule of law that courts actually follow. Compare Russia after signing the Helsinki Accords, and it's constitution which had all sorts of freedoms that were totally ignored, to the West.
When you look at recent Kremlin activity like the expropriation of entire corporations, jailing of people like Magnitsky, murder of journalists and dissidents abroad you'll realise that there are no checks or balances in place at all.
- snitko 13y agoThe rule of law is a misleading term. If you have money, you can afford expensive lawyers and staying out of prison for certain crimes. If you don't, well, then you're out of luck. That's not significantly different from the Russian system, except that in Russia nobody is delusional about the fact that money IS law. Also, when someone sues you, you're most certain to not only lose your time in court, but also money on lawyers, thus the system can be and is used for legitimate blackmailing. Finally, US government can jail anyone at any time without trial, even US citizens (Bradley Manning). There is no rule of law.
- ims 13y agoRe: Bradley Manning -- skim through the UCMJ and the Manual for Courts Martial some time. You may be surprised what you find.
- cema 13y agoThe law may have been followed but the perception may be different. People often (always?) reason in the perception world, then act (in the real world) based on the results of that reasoning.
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- snitko 13y agoI can see Edward Snowden taking your advice, because it would totally work.