An Iranian writer is sentenced to 12 years after tweeting a dot at the supreme leader - eviltoast
  • Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Bunch of fucking fragile babies! Doesn’t matter where it is in the world, the leaders are always 1 step away from a tantrum. Fucking grow up. You are supposed to be running the country not crying because someone insulted you.

    • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      They reign through terror. This is not some tantrum, this is intimidation. By applying very disproportionate punishments they’re sending the message that resistance is dangerous.

    • MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz
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      2 months ago

      Not to mention that if you’re running a country, someone is going insult you.

      Making everyone happy is an impossible ask, so if you can’t settle for the majority being content, and probably not even being that vocal about it, then you should not be governing.