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08-24-2020, 07:01 PM
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Just keep m'nose clean, egg, chips & beans, I'm always full of steam
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Re: China is asshoe!
Here in the US, socialism is considered the slipperiest of slopes toward communism, to the point that many consider them to be more or less the same.
Of course, these are the same people who nitpick about the difference between a democracy and a republic, as if it refutes anything their filthy socialist enemies say about the current threats to democracy.
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08-24-2020, 08:26 PM
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Re: China is asshoe!
Here's a guy pontificating talking about the bros who immediately respond to "America is a Democracy" with "No, America is a Republic."
Thread by @JuliusGoat on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App
Also, I don't drive a car, I drive a Chevy.
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08-24-2020, 08:32 PM
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Re: China is asshoe!
No matter what, the tyranny of the minority is much better than the tyranny of the majority. You just have to look at it. It's obvious.
said the loser of the popular vote
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10-14-2020, 09:18 PM
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China insists Genghis Khan exhibit not use words 'Genghis Khan' | China | The Guardian
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The Château des ducs de Bretagne history museum in the western city of Nantes said it was putting the show about the fearsome 13th century leader on hold for over three years.
The museum’s director, Bertrand Guillet, said: “We made the decision to stop this production in the name of the human, scientific and ethical values that we defend.”
It said the Chinese authorities demanded that certain words, including “Genghis Khan,” “Empire” and “Mongol” be taken out of the show. Subsequently they asked for power over exhibition brochures, legends and maps.
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The article does not afaics explain why they couldn't go ahead with the exhibition and ignore the Chinese demands. Perhaps the exhibits were actually from Inner Mongolia and controlled by the the Chinese govt?
Anyway, fuck 'em.
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11-23-2021, 03:15 PM
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Two of my interests, tennis and being disturbed about the Chinese government, come together here. (And a third, not not getting round to posting things as they happen ... because I tend to assume Kam has already posted everything.)
Peng Shuai is one of China's top female tennis players, and has been ranked #1 in the world in doubles, #14 in singles. On 2 November she posted an allegation on Weibo (China's Twitter) that Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her. Zhang was a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, headed by Xi Jinping.
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In her post, the former top-ranked player acknowledged she would be unable to produce evidence to back up the accusations but said she was determined to voice them. “Like an egg hitting a rock, or a moth to the flame, courting self-destruction, I’ll tell the truth about you,” said Peng.
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The post quickly disappeared ... and so did Peng.
3 Nov: Chinese tennis star accuses former vice-premier of #MeToo abuse | China | The Guardian
The disappearance of Peng Shuai: what happened to the Chinese tennis star? | Peng Shuai | The Guardian
Since then, concerns have been mounting. Two of the primary voices are the WTA, Women's Tennis Association, who are threatening to pull their events out of China (they have a lot, generating a lot of their income), and the International Olympic Committee ... who seem to be totally supportive of the CCP and determined not to question the winter olympics to be held in Beijing.
She's not dead - no falling from a window of Vorster Square or committing suicide by shooting herself 5 times in the back of the head - but it's pretty clear she's under some pressure. Subtle and deniable pressure. Probably things like implied threats against her family.
Chinese state media claimed she wrote an email saying she's safe and well and just wants to spend some time at home ... with a screenshot apparently including a typing cursor. No one believes this (except the IOC).
Scepticism as Peng Shuai letter emerges claiming ‘everything is fine’ | Tennis | The Guardian
She apparently had a video call with IOC president Thomas Bach, saying she's safe and well and just wants to spend some time at home. No one believes this except the IOC.
Peng Shuai: IOC accused of ‘publicity stunt’ over video call | Peng Shuai | The Guardian
Don't trust the IOC - IOC is asshoe!
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How will this end? The only outcome I can foresee is that she will reappear loving Big Brother and the CCP will completely get away with it.
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Lots more at the Guardian: Peng Shuai | Sport | The Guardian. And you can find out about it at other news outlets of your choice. Just not in China itself.
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11-23-2021, 03:42 PM
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12-25-2021, 09:34 AM
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03-25-2022, 04:41 PM
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08-02-2022, 04:01 PM
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11-28-2022, 10:00 AM
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65241432
Popular new badge in Taiwan depicts Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh.
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Xi will deal with this ruthlessly and efficiently: by reporting this infringement of Disney's copyright on the cartoon design of Winnie the Pooh to their lawyers.
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04-13-2023, 10:21 AM
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Re: China is asshoe!
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Xi will deal with this ruthlessly and efficiently: by reporting this infringement of Disney's copyright on the cartoon design of Winnie the Pooh to their lawyers.
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Too late suckers, that copyright has expired! 
Which is why we're getting awesome stuff like this:
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04-14-2023, 08:27 AM
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Projecting my phallogos with long, hard diction
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Re: China is asshoe!
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Xi will deal with this ruthlessly and efficiently: by reporting this infringement of Disney's copyright on the cartoon design of Winnie the Pooh to their lawyers.
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Too late suckers, that copyright has expired! |
I was careful to specify the cartoon version of Winnie because it is still protected by Disney's copyright.
And it's Disney's design for Winnie that is used as the comparison for Xi, not that horror show.
(Can you tell I watched the recent John Oliver episode that discussed public domain and Disney?)
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