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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sometimes it’s a case of you can make fun of your own country but no one else is allowed to.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we say "Capitalism is ruining our lives", it's fine, but if someone from Russia says "Capitalism is ruining your lives", folks are ready to throw down.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I think that's more the hypocrisy of a Russian citizen criticizing American-style capitalism and imperialism when Russia has its own brand of it.