my20cworth t1_iugockl wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:34 AM

Reply to University of Hong Kong makes library users register to access some politically sensitive books by Saltedline

Fucking paranoid, controlling, oppressive regimes just can't help themselves. A system that works day and night to control the thoughts of people.

my20cworth t1_iufhbjv wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Reply to comment by Gman1111110 in Qatar lavished British MPs with gifts ahead of World Cup by ladyem8

Of course but a least there is open political opposition, free media, policy and checks and balances to challenge any corruption. The Middle East and in particular the Gulf states its institutionalised and comes directly from the ruling class.

my20cworth t1_iuddc6x wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM

Reply to comment by CmdrMctoast in Russia suspends its participation in UN-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine by cobicoo

Yep, send in escorted coalition of ships and a few subs and the moment a Russian ship decides to attack a Ukraine grain ship, the west steps in.

my20cworth t1_iublxlh wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:03 AM

Reply to Qatar lavished British MPs with gifts ahead of World Cup by ladyem8

It's the Middle Eastern way. Insane gifts and bribery and drowning out any doubters or detractors with hard cold cash.

my20cworth t1_iu350k1 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 5:10 AM

Reply to Vladimir Putin calls PM Modi ‘true patriot’, lauds India’s foreign policy by PlusCardiologist1799

Can see all these right wing, nationalists Putin, Trump, Modi, Ji etc doing a circle jerk. "You're so strong", "No, you are", "you're the best"

my20cworth t1_iu340ab wrote on October 28, 2022 at 4:59 AM

Reply to Russia's Putin says Turkish president is a 'strong leader, reliable partner' by sdeskills

Putin looking for friends. You cant believe a word that comes out of this assholes mouth.