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0 pointsthriftwy1y ago0 comments

It seems that most of the world (population- and GDP-wise) is drifting towards authoritarian rule with immutable Dear Leader. Russia, then Turkey, then China, India is arguably getting there too. You're placing Iran in the same bucket. Maghreb countries? Middle East? Central Asia?

As far as dictatorships go, Iran actually has some political life.

That would eventually make your position untenable.

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Johnssmithss1y ago

> That would eventually make your position untenable.

When exactly would it be untenable for me to not support trade with authoritarian regimes?

thriftwyOP1y ago

Then you need a part which is only produced in China, or a chemical compound which is only produced in India, or you need a plane ride and it has titanium parts from Russia?

I expect a significant change of tone once you need to change your own usage patterns because of your principles. Or a straight out "fight dictatorships, but only when it's convenient".

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