The IT ministry decided to issue an order blocking the end-to-end encrypted email service at the request of TN police over a hoax bomb threat sent to 13 schools
But haven’t you heard? The common man is but an animal that needs to be hearded. All this surveillance is purely to the benefit of the ignorant masses. \s
The current Indian leadership is somewhat leading democracy towards the path of dictatorship style.
As an outsider: A LOT more than ‘somewhat’, you guys are at a full gallop.
But so are we, which is how I spotted it.
Australia too, and Brittan. Most of the world is on an authoritarian bent right now.
Australia is not on an authoritarian bent right now. We ended ours already.
Not according to the news but I hope everything turns out ok.
Also: Fuck You for Rupert Murdoch. Why couldn’t you keep him contained?
What news exactly?
In a good or bad way? I don’t follow Aus news
Good.
We had been on one for a while but it’s over and the right wings got very little support these days.
Great to hear!
But haven’t you heard? The common man is but an animal that needs to be hearded. All this surveillance is purely to the benefit of the ignorant masses. \s
wha… where is that quote from
That’s no quote, it’s just what I think powerful statesmen use internally to justify their actions.
Oh, it’s from the comment you replied to
Seems to be a common theme around the world at the moment
In times of crisis, the people feel fear.
People who feel fear want a loud tall angry person that makes them feel safe.
Authoritarians have been taking advantage of that since before written history.
Fear leads to anger.
Anger leads to hate.
Hate leads to suffering.
Somewhat?
Goosestepping at frightening speeds more like it.