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[โ€“] SomethingBurger@jlai.lu 36 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

That's why they keep repeating the phrase "critical support". They support oppressive regimes in their fight against the US, but still remain critical of them (any criticism of their favorite dictatorship will get you banned).

[โ€“] jjmoldy@lemmy.world 17 points 4 weeks ago

It's actually more like "critical hit" in a video game. If they hit a critical support with their internet comment then North Korea gets +5 anti imperialism for 20 minutes. It's the meta bro