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pmmichalowski t1_jck568f wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Pilot program begins for bulletproof shelter inside Alabama classroom by Picture-unrelated
Just make teachers pay for it, the same way they pay for other classrooms supplies /s
pmmichalowski t1_j9o4owp wrote
Reply to comment by macross1984 in Ukraine: deliberate destruction of culture must stop, say rights experts by BurstYourBubbles
They do, Russification and destruction of other cultures is mainstay for centuries.
pmmichalowski t1_j6wchc4 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Adani scraps $2.5 billion share sale as value of his empire collapses by vpuetf
You just figured out why so many people look at free market and capitalism and see them as insane idea.
Congratulations comrade.
pmmichalowski t1_j6m4axd wrote
Reply to comment by ferrficha in Tunisian election records 11% turnout in rejection of president’s reforms by nolesfan2011
I live in UK and I agree, that the country is in decline. However moving to presidential system in which parliamentary elections are boycotted by almost 90% of population don't show almost any hope for democracy.
Don't get me wrong I really really hope that Tunisia, the whole region and for selfish reason UK, will turn it around, but it looks grim for next generation or two :(
pmmichalowski t1_j6hldnl wrote
Reply to comment by Patient-Lifeguard363 in Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid by nosotros_road_sodium
1.4 billion dollars is nothing in budget for developing modern airplane. The amazingly well designed Turkish weapon systems are relatively cheap.
pmmichalowski t1_j6hft30 wrote
Reply to comment by elderly_millenial in Tunisian election records 11% turnout in rejection of president’s reforms by nolesfan2011
Sadly it does seem like the end, Tunisia was the only success story, they may yet recover but that would be quite hail Mary :(.
In terms of never, I disagree, but in foreseeable future you are probably right. The mix of history of distrusting external central authority which only legitimacy was strength, culture of tribalism and loyalty to in-groups instead of state identity as well as political Islam that makes compromise impossible as you can't really compromise with God.
All of those exist in other places as well, but all those exist there for now. I still hope for people of the region to buck those trends.
pmmichalowski t1_j3rmswg wrote
Reply to comment by Riptide360 in Peru protests: 17 dead in fresh clashes as calls grow for President Boluarte to resign | Peru by Generic-Commie
The Peru current president is legal one but unable to hold legitimacy. Elections are the only way to restore legitimacy.
pmmichalowski t1_j21an9k wrote
Reply to comment by lordofedging81 in Lithuania defense minister is leery that Russia will run out of ammo by KimCureAll
You do have a good point there...
pmmichalowski t1_j1zi8wk wrote
Reply to comment by frizzykid in Lithuania defense minister is leery that Russia will run out of ammo by KimCureAll
Russia is running out of ammunition was a logistic issue due to overextension and lack of preparation in push model of Russian army. News reporters run with the first part without understanding.
I can imagine Russia severely depleting their missile and drones, but it would be insane to run out of shells.
pmmichalowski t1_j1crndu wrote
Reply to comment by EmperorArthur in Sudden Increase In Russian Navy Activity In Black Sea - Naval News by whibbler
Yep, Ukraine was scrambling at beginning of invasion and surprisingly militias were massive MVP, by punching above it's weight giving chance for army to organise. Ukrainian Navy on the other hand, failed badly.
pmmichalowski t1_j185r7r wrote
Reply to comment by Big_Deetz in Finland blocks sale of property near army garrison to Russian citizens. by FINCoffeeDaddy
This would require some kind of simplified citizenship acquiring procedure for them.
pmmichalowski t1_j0l6pgq wrote
Reply to comment by Tiddy-sprinkles-2310 in Mexican president slams Peru's state of emergency, blasts U.S. official by Luka77GOATic
I don't think it is, but congres was trying to remove president multiple times. In the end it is more about legitimacy than law itself. Congress and vice president seized power without proving democratic mandate (doesn't mean that they don't actually have it).
If we use USA as example, congress can legally ignore results of presidential election and choose president themselves. It would be legal but not legitimate.
Again I don't think that is the case, but I'm not in any way certain that this isn't a case.
pmmichalowski t1_j0l5rfm wrote
Reply to comment by Tiddy-sprinkles-2310 in Mexican president slams Peru's state of emergency, blasts U.S. official by Luka77GOATic
The argument is that it is actually vice-presidential and congress coup with president only taking actions to stop it and failing. This narrative is not completely absurd.
In the end it should go to elections, but that is risky for all sides and might end up in gridlock again :(
pmmichalowski t1_iyege3a wrote
Reply to comment by Future_Specialist_32 in EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary by Bald-Eagle619
I'm sorry, do you want me not to blame the Nazis? The Nazis are exactly the moment in history when we agreed that just following orders is not going to cut it.
I literally could not disagree with you more. People did speak against Nazis and slavery and people died fighting against it.
pmmichalowski t1_iye9owp wrote
Reply to comment by CecubeCasual in EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary by Bald-Eagle619
It's a very similar idea, but it was in non-fiction :)
I will have to finish the TV series though
pmmichalowski t1_iye16e4 wrote
Reply to comment by One_User134 in EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary by Bald-Eagle619
But most Americans either didn't oppose him or supported him.
The system is shit I agree and deliberately encouraging apathy, but it is an explanation not an excuse.
pmmichalowski t1_iyd6z1h wrote
Reply to comment by Standard_Mammoth1682 in EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary by Bald-Eagle619
I read somewhere and I don't remember where, that culture is useless to predict action of individual, however it is useful to predict behaviour of a group, approaching almost certainly if that group numbers in millions.
I think we are mostly in agreement, but i think we should be calling out cultures for being toxic more.
pmmichalowski t1_iyd61xl wrote
Reply to comment by Standard_Mammoth1682 in EU Commission proposes blocking billions in funds to Hungary by Bald-Eagle619
I slightly disagree with your attitude, you should not blame individual Hungarians for actions of their government and Orban.
However Hungarians as a whole are to blame for keeping him in power. So are British for Brexit and Americans for Trump. I strongly disagree with attitude that will of the people is just excused. Russians at least have an excuse that no one really counts their votes.
I will reiterate that this not mean, meeting a random Hungarian and accusing them off being responsible for Orban.
pmmichalowski t1_iy7vr2n wrote
Reply to comment by ForgingIron in Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder by Kagedeah
It used to be called "teenagers are moody" and "it's just a phase".
It very well might just be, but maybe now we will be able to help them to grow in better functioning adults.
pmmichalowski t1_iy7rt2v wrote
Smart, bored young people, forced to stay with their parents while locked down are famous for being quiet!
pmmichalowski t1_iy7n3jb wrote
I agree with the principle I'm not sure if I agree with what I expect results to be :(
pmmichalowski t1_ixhe29z wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Viktor Orban ‘Greater Hungary’ scarf angers Romania and Ukraine by apple_kicks
You can get greater Romania shirt to counter :P
pmmichalowski t1_ixhdyoo wrote
Reply to comment by Mephzice in Viktor Orban ‘Greater Hungary’ scarf angers Romania and Ukraine by apple_kicks
Turkey is there to keep black sea fleet in check. Ukraine almost removed this reason :P (along with Turkey, because their closing the straight prevents reinforcements)
pmmichalowski t1_iui7r5g wrote
Reply to comment by Patient-Lifeguard363 in Ukraine ships out record tonnage of grain despite Russia spurning scheme by KimCureAll
What fleet? :P
pmmichalowski t1_je77tyz wrote
Reply to comment by MSeanF in Fetterman will return to Senate the week of April 17 by oldschoolskater
Kinda fits with gambling industry as a whole :(