Typically, such pro-democracy movements against military dictatorships are met with enthusiastic applause and extensive reporting. However, given that the military establishment in question is an ally of the West, this particular instance has been met with a deafening silence from the press.

  • Krono@lemmy.today
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    2 months ago

    Here in America we will completely ignore this until the blowback hits us in 10-20 years.

    Then we will ask "why do they hate us?"

    • LocalOaf [they/them, ze/hir]
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      2 months ago

      lathe-of-heaven

      (Pakistan joins BRICS next year)

      cap-think

      "Why are they siding with the evil RuZZians and godless Chinese commies over the Freedom and Democracy™️ loving United States of America and Rules-Based International Order?!"

      "Hey remember when cia couped their democratically elected popular PM?"

      "No." blob-no-thoughts amerikkka

  • Hexboare [they/them]
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    2 months ago

    Still locked up? Imagine getting sacked and jailed because you were too “aggressively neutral position” on the Ukraine war.

  • Red_Sunshine_Over_Florida [he/him]
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    2 months ago

    I mean, we did nudge the current leader into power there. Why get rid of our guy, unless it's a situation similar to Diem or something.