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Let me just put on my glasses... (infosec.pub)
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[–] SnoringEarthworm@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I really don't understand this tendency of authoritarians.

Yes, you got rid of all the people smart enough to call out your dumbass decisions.

But also, you got rid of all the people smart enough to call out your dumbass decisions.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

What matters to them isn't doing well from an objective standpoint or by outside or historical perspectives; it's being at the top of the local pile of ashes and praised for it.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 4 points 4 days ago

Explanation: Vietnam invaded and overthrew the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. Under the Khmer Rouge, 'intellectuals' were murdered en masse, amongst other groups. Even glasses were dangerous - because it was a little signifier that you MIGHT be one of those dangerous intellectuals in need of purging. It was... quite gruesome.