Speaking as an Asian person who has lived for over 10 years in Southeast Asia, their view of that part of the world is stunningly simplistic and ignores the fact that the average Burmese citizen does not necessarily view the military as a bad thing. In fact, when the military junta first came to power in 1962, they were largely supported by the citizens who were dissatisfied with the elected government at the time, which they perceived to be weak, corrupt, and not prepared to solve the country’s problems. Even in 2014, a poll of Burmese citizens showed that 84% of them hold “very favorable” or “favorable” opinions of the military, ranking it ahead of the government and media.
This narrative of “military bad, democratically elected government good” really shows Westerners’ lack of knowledge of the real situation. I am not implying that the Burmese military is perfect, but they are definitely not as awful as the way they are portrayed in Western media.
I am not from Southeast Asia, however I feel I can relate as I too am dissatisfied with the elected government of America which at this time I perceive to be weak, corrupt, and not prepared to solve the country's problems.
Normally, when I'm presented with opinions that are different to mine, I think to myself "Hmm, I wonder why think that way, maybe there's some information I haven't considered when forming my own opinion".
Instead, these guys are thinking "They're trying to execute trans people and have whites-only schools!"
Speaking as an Asian person who has lived for over 10 years in Southeast Asia, their view of that part of the world is stunningly simplistic and ignores the fact that the average Burmese citizen does not necessarily view the military as a bad thing. In fact, when the military junta first came to power in 1962, they were largely supported by the citizens who were dissatisfied with the elected government at the time, which they perceived to be weak, corrupt, and not prepared to solve the country’s problems. Even in 2014, a poll of Burmese citizens showed that 84% of them hold “very favorable” or “favorable” opinions of the military, ranking it ahead of the government and media.
This narrative of “military bad, democratically elected government good” really shows Westerners’ lack of knowledge of the real situation. I am not implying that the Burmese military is perfect, but they are definitely not as awful as the way they are portrayed in Western media.
I am not from Southeast Asia, however I feel I can relate as I too am dissatisfied with the elected government of America which at this time I perceive to be weak, corrupt, and not prepared to solve the country's problems.
"Daft, daft, daft"
Like, literally the #1 easiest way to tell an opinion that has literally no bearing on our country and should be ignored with prejudice.
Additionally, to the last one, it's not a democracy if you FUCKIN' USE MACHINES TO RIG IT YOU USELESS WHORE.
These people are stupid.
If Trump got 85% of the popular vote they'd do the same thing
They blatantly ignore the fact that Smartmantic/Dominion rigged the voting machines in the country
U can actually smell the soy leaking from the words of these fags....
When the snow globe of life turns upside-down...
These people are purposefully leaving out the election fraud that took place. They must be getting their news from CNN.
That's what happens when 11 year olds get together on a board owned by communist china.
No surprises here.
These guys are nuts!
Normally, when I'm presented with opinions that are different to mine, I think to myself "Hmm, I wonder why think that way, maybe there's some information I haven't considered when forming my own opinion". Instead, these guys are thinking "They're trying to execute trans people and have whites-only schools!"
Nuts.
Hasn't Q confirmed only a small proportion of our population would be eligible for military tribunal and execution anyway?
I'm hoping only the criminal population is eligible for execution.