The best solution for the Hugo/World Con fiasco is simple.
Change the constitution so that starting with Chengu, any nation that censors for "compliance with local laws" gets on a list that must be presented for FIFTY YEARS of "Before you vote for this finalist know that this nation has engaged in previous censorship of the awards."
Let China wear the cone of shame for two and a half generations
World Con was among the worst experiences in my life, where the formal writers event told me, literally "Stop writing dude" from two professionals. in the writing program I paid for for ritual humiliation, so to find out these vain glorious turds are now (like the WHO) owned lock stock and barrel by the CCP makes me feel vindicated.
Well well well, saw the nomination stats for the 2023 Hugo Awards today and guess what? The numbers are whacky and works by authors who have been critical of the CCP were declared ineligible for no reason. Can't say I'm too surprised.
Anyways, I'll brb; gotta go out and get Babel by R.F. Kuang.
In todays #vatniksoup, I'll introduce a #Belgian far-right politician and one of the key figures of the far right party Vlaams #Belang, Filip #Dewinter (@FDW_VB). He's best-known for his ultranationalism, and for promoting authoritarian regimes like #Russia, the #CCP and #Syria.
"A comparison of methods used by Beijing to interfere in Taiwan’s past elections reveals that while most of the measures that the CCP employed in the past are still being used, they have become more sophisticated with technological advancements. However, so have the responses of the Taiwanese government and civil society organizations."
@skaly some also say that on #tiktok they are adjusting feeds so that people will get more often pro-terrorist, as #ccp#china supports a world where big countries are allowed to do what they want including #genocide
As the Biden Admin prepares to potentially ban or restrict asylum, a reminder that asylum is legal immigration.
There's no "port of entry" requirement.
There's no "visa" requirement.
There's no "first country" requirement.
You enter the United States, and you apply for asylum.
Because asylum is legal immigration. Period.
Period.
I opposed Trump's asylum ban. And I will oppose a Biden asylum ban. Because my standard is justice, not political expediency. Asylum Is A Human Right. Period.
@QasimRashid If secular liberals won’t create secure borders, Christian fascists will.
Period.
If your standard was justice, not political purity & expediency… you would be posting about how House RepubliCONS are weaponizing government & wasting taxpayer funds on launching a baseless impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden & delivering #Putin#Iran & the #CCP presents beyond their wildest dreams. The destruction of the USA & liberal democracies everywhere. Period.
Hong Kong authorities made Agnes Chow travel to China in a "propaganda tour" as a condition of returning her passport. She feared that she might not be able to return to Hong Kong during that trip. Now, even though she is in exile in Canada, she still has fears for her safety
Russia planned Islamophobic campaigns in Finland, Sweden to delay Nato membership
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) confirms that they were aware of the Russian intelligence service's plans to incite such demonstrations.
A Taiwanese band performing in China was sanctioned for saying "This is our first time playing in China" (第一次來中國演出) rather than referring to China as the "mainland". The CCP's oppression knows no bounds
China will have to pry her out of Canada to get her back. Fat chance of that happening.
On Sunday – Chow’s 27th birthday – she published two posts breaking the silence she had kept since she was released more than two and half years ago.
“I don’t want to be forced to do anything any more, and I don’t want to be forced to go to mainland #China any more,” she said. #ProDemocracy#Demosisto
However, the way the #CCP usually deals with this is to "invite" the rebellious ex-pat to an #interview in one of the unofficial "#police stations" #China has been opening in countries around the world, including several in Canada.
There, it is #explained to them that it would be better if they "voluntarily" returned to China, as otherwise their loved ones and friends back home may be #arrested, #imprisoned, and #tortured.
I am begging you all once more to understand - the point of bringing up the decades long and systematic abuse, apartheid, and Occupation by the Israeli government of Palestinians ISN'T to "excuse" Hamas. It's to point out that it will be IMPOSSIBLE to build a lasting peace even IF Hamas is removed, as long the deliberate and ongoing IDF and Occupation violence continues.
Thanks for making it clear that you are determined to ignore all evidence contrary to your BS propaganda & brainwashing —including that by actual Arab-Israelis who live there. #Putin#Iran#CCP and all the bloodthirsty tyrants of the world thank you for your service. 🤡
“Russian and Chinese business executives with government ties have held secret discussions on plans to build an underwater tunnel connecting #Russia to Crimea in hopes of establishing a transportation route that would be protected from attacks by #Ukraine, according to communications intercepted by Ukraine’s security services” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/24/russia-crimea-tunnel-china/
s:/ Every other week, the #CCP government of #China seems keen to provide further reasons why #decoupling from the economy behind the #GreatWall and boycottig any #RoadAndBelt initiatives (aka new #SilkRoad) is an excellent idea...
Other than that, I think I have read something about seismic bombs, or maybe it was still just #SciFi, but who knows... /s
As soon as #Australia's PM #AnthonyAlbanese had returned from a visit in #Beijing, OZ naval divers got injured by irresponsible behavior of Chinese naval staff.
And as soon as the #APEC summit in #SanFrancisco had been finished, #China resumed its bullying of free and democratic #Taiwan.