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Why on Earth are you comparing a suppressive regime to the a western democracy? Of course the Chinese gov is able to do so without any repercussions. The diffe
by atmosx 13y ago
Why on Earth are you comparing a suppressive regime to the a western democracy?
Of course the Chinese gov is able to do so without any repercussions. The difference should be that in a democracy you can't abuse your power without repercussions.
- zurn 13y agoMaybe it "should" but democracy and domestic popular opinion doesn't traditionally have a significant impact on US foreign policy. Except for big wars.
- eyeareque 13y ago<i>"The difference should be that in a democracy you can't abuse your power without repercussions."</i> Do you see the irony? Western governments are abusing their powers.. and they are getting away with it. Democracy means nothing if the government doesn't hold itself accountable.
- dragonwriter 13y agoNo, democracy means nothing if the people don't hold the government accountable. Relying on the government to hold itself accountable makes democracy no different from monarchy.
- eyeareque 13y agoRight, but as long as cable tv works and fast food restaurants are open the mass majority of people won't do anything about it.