I think you quote "freedom after speech" for a reason. I don't know if anyone in particular uses the phrase but if they do it might be worth mentioning and linking to whoever came up with it.
Kevin
· 1 year ago
I think it was some Russian leader, but I Googled it and found no solid references...
chris kelley
· 1 year ago
Well then you did your job. I couldn't find it either but definitely recognized it. Makes me think of Gorbachev with his policies of perestroika and glasnost. Probably no connection though.
chris kelley
· 1 year ago
do you know if China loosened up media restrictions after the recent earthquake. I vaguely remember reading an article stating that and if that is actually the case, it will be interesting to see how the Chinese respond to strict controls after experiencing a degree of openness.
Kevin
· 1 year ago
There were a couple stories about how open they were, particularly in comparison to the 1970s earthquake that very few people were aware of though its scale was similar.
In comparison to the Tibet crackdown, the earthquake was very open. What is becoming evident is that the state can adjust quickly to different political goals - vilifying violent protest or seeking humanitarian aid.
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In comparison to the Tibet crackdown, the earthquake was very open. What is becoming evident is that the state can adjust quickly to different political goals - vilifying violent protest or seeking humanitarian aid.