Authoritarian governments are perpetually concerned with "image" and national "dignity." Anything that threatens either threatens the government's fundamental legitimacy.
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Originally posted by Piano*Dad: Authoritarian governments are perpetually concerned with "image" and national "dignity." Anything that threatens either threatens the government's fundamental legitimacy.
True, but F off China!
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Jodi
