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[brynndragon]

Sometimes, out of that hive of scum and villainy known as Slashdot, a true gem appears. Apparently the rest of the post (on the subject of leak-finding) is also worth reading, but that comment is especially worthy of regard.

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[mr-teem.livejournal.com]

Damn, I wish I could write that well.

I have one quibble, though. Our current course of coercion, aggression and secrecy cannot be sustained and cannot end well. Unfortunately, I've been thinking about this and rereading V for Vendetta and I have a feeling that it can, in fact, be sustained for quite a while. If America, as a people, cede more authority to the fascists Republicans-in-charge, who will be the shining city on the hill? Red China and Russia are finding authoritarian paths to economic power and the EU always has to walk a dangerous tightrope. But, yes, it won't end well. Perhaps there will be a V sometime in 2019 to rise up against President Jenna if things go on...

Re China...

[dirkcjelli.livejournal.com]

Is China becoming increasingly authoritarian?

Regardless of the number of political parties... does their government respond to the wishes of the people?

China today is a very, very different animal than it was 10 years ago.