I mean… death penalty is a thing, prison is another. Whatever the punishment, the law being applied on a f*ing tweet is quite extreme already. And all countries do this. So, before blaming perhaps some reflection is due.
Why wait? Cops are already shooting rubber bullets at journalists during protests and doing all kinds of illegal things to them for the crime of-well there is no crime, actually, except for what’s being committed by the cops.
In spite of the speed run, the calendar is ticking quicker than I imagined.
I think the vibe around the midterms when primary season kicks off, will paint a picture of what’s next.
Did nobody open a history book before two years ago? We’ve been the imperial iron fist of the West for a century. Since manifest destiny and the Monroe doctrine even.
I just came to terms with not hating our past, bc better us than Russia, North Korea, Iran, et al running the show. But bruh - we’ve got our warts. Covered in em.
Cheap consumer goods come from advantageous trade relationships. Trade is impacted by regimes, culture, military size differences, etc. Do the math. Lookup Dole and why them bananas so cheap. Need faster cheaper shipping, let’s buy Panama! The list is endless.
This is the kind of scum we choose as our allies. Disgraceful.
I mean… death penalty is a thing, prison is another. Whatever the punishment, the law being applied on a f*ing tweet is quite extreme already. And all countries do this. So, before blaming perhaps some reflection is due.
They also assassinated Kashoggi, who was living in Germany at that time. But give it 2 more years and you will hear similar news from the US
Why wait? Cops are already shooting rubber bullets at journalists during protests and doing all kinds of illegal things to them for the crime of-well there is no crime, actually, except for what’s being committed by the cops.
As an American I give it one year, maybe less.
In spite of the speed run, the calendar is ticking quicker than I imagined. I think the vibe around the midterms when primary season kicks off, will paint a picture of what’s next.
Saudi Arabia and Israel. The best allies.
Are we the baddies?
Did nobody open a history book before two years ago? We’ve been the imperial iron fist of the West for a century. Since manifest destiny and the Monroe doctrine even.
I just came to terms with not hating our past, bc better us than Russia, North Korea, Iran, et al running the show. But bruh - we’ve got our warts. Covered in em.
Cheap consumer goods come from advantageous trade relationships. Trade is impacted by regimes, culture, military size differences, etc. Do the math. Lookup Dole and why them bananas so cheap. Need faster cheaper shipping, let’s buy Panama! The list is endless.
Very much yes.