Hyperreality

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[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (3 children)

He's permanently damaged NATO. Even if he doesn't win, the damage is already done.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

He's previously defended the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, so yeah.

To be fair, it's hard to tell what the man believes anymore.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

If you want to learn Putin's take on Russian history you're better off reading some of his speeches, the wikipedia entry on Putin, or perhaps a bit about Aleksandr Dugin. Then remember that Putin is a man who has previously defended the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact and Stalin, and has the charisma of a walnut.

The interview with Tucker Carlson is hours long, Putin's clearly in full propaganda dictatorsplain mode, and it's boring. Putin's famous 2007 Munich Speech is only half an hour long, more honest and more interesting:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Munich_speech_of_Vladimir_Putin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ58Yv6kP44

If you want to understand modern Russia watch something like Adam Curtis' Russia 1985-1999 TraumaZone. It's genuinely interesting, fascinating, and you'll actually understand the Russians' perspective more. If you want to learn about Russian history, there are podcasts which will give you a far more entertaining and accurate overview.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 31 points 2 years ago

Can't even view it because I'm using a VPN.

Which should tell you enough, tbh.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

The laserjets were ok.

Also: HP acquired Samsung at one point. Last time I tried to install the very shitty spywarey samsung printer experience software, HP referred me to a page on Samsung's website. A page which was in Korean and did not have an obvious link to the english language version of the site.

I've given up, now only print via usb and no longer use the scanner.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
  1. I like that you included an archive link and media bias fact check link OP. Obviously, the latter isn't without controversy, but it's better than nothing.
  2. It's important that criticism is coming from a former Israeli PM and Biden. I know there are a lot of the people who are very critical of both or likely don't think they're going far enough, but because the former is Israeli and the latter has been vocal in his support of Israel, it's far harder for Israel's far right government and their supporters to discount that criticism. This is far more damaging than any protest march could be, especially if those participating in that martch have always been critical of Israel or can be painted as making excuses for Hamas or Iran.
[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The IOC spent more time going on about cartoons of the prophet Mohammed or defending China, than war crimes in Syria or Sudan. Maybe you should hold the Americans and Israelis to the same standards as the Arab world which doesn't actually seem to care about Muslim lives either, except when it's politically convenient or fashionable.

It's pretty obvious organisations like the IOC and Arab leaders care more about making money, than they do about Arab lives, which is why they chose to ignore Uyghur Muslim suffering. Luckily for them, useful idiots like you will happily parrot propaganda, conspiracy theories, and useful distractions, ensuring the Arab man on the street will never have an actual say in politics. Which allows Arab leaders to continue doing business as usual, make deals with the Russians, Chinese, Americans and sooner or later even the Israelis.

But hey, the Communist Party of China thanks you for your service.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Given America is likely to vote Trump as the next president, and his extensive ties to China, you'll probably end up selling out the Taiwanese for a lucrative real estate deal for Dear Leader.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 84 points 2 years ago

“we have lots of requests to interview Putin, he just doesn’t want to do it”

Because they're actual journalists who would ask serious questions.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Not really. It sounds random, but the author of the article probably translated it from Celsius to begin with.

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