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DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
Fri May 26, 2017, 05:44 AM May 2017

RT thinks that human rights don't matter when it comes to fighting terrorism

Just look at the loaded questions:

https://www.rt.com/op-edge/389699-philippines-isis-martial-law/

RT: With terrorism as his new target, do you think Duterte will receive much international support, given that his war on drugs was condemned by many and called too brutal?

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RT: With terrorism apparently spreading around the world, don't you think Duterte-style harsh measures should be an option now?

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RT: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has already called on Duterte to ensure the rights of civilians would be protected under the law. Do you think the watchdog is being subjective? Would it happen with any other country?




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Oh, the evil american empire, waging endless wars! But trying to protect innocents while fighting terrorism is such a ridiculous concept...



Don't read the comment-section. For the sake of your own sanity, don't. RT is not being written for ordinary people. It's a publication catering to the very people you see there.
A call to found a kurdish state gets censored (have seen it myself). But endless posts about how the dirty Jews control everything, that never gets censored. BECAUSE RT DOESN'T WANT THIS KIND OF READERS TO LEAVE.

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RT thinks that human rights don't matter when it comes to fighting terrorism (Original Post) DetlefK May 2017 OP
Our ruling party agrees. Voltaire2 May 2017 #1
He thinks human rights don't matter at any time. Skidmore May 2017 #2

Voltaire2

(13,033 posts)
1. Our ruling party agrees.
Fri May 26, 2017, 07:07 AM
May 2017

And if 2001 is a guide, our opposition party will not oppose "Duterte-style harsh measures" if we have another major attack here.

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
2. He thinks human rights don't matter at any time.
Fri May 26, 2017, 07:22 AM
May 2017

Wealth and power supercede at all times. Right now the courts are protecting us from the full brunt force of his projection of power.

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