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Alright folks, I finally made the jump. See you at the butterfly place. bsky.app/profile/tkthekorean…
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Five year preview theory don't miss
David Shor (@davidshor) profile pictureDavid Shor
@davidshor21 Jan 2025
In Norway the gender gap in support for left wing parties among high-school aged teenagers *doubled in size* during covid, with the increase being mostly driven by a dramatic increase in the share of teenage boys who believe "gender equality has gone too far".
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Absolutely key point. DC Blob who are now expressing surprise at the coup attempt are dishonest and cynical. Yoon’s authoritarian leanings were very visible from the get-go. They simply looked away, or even cheered him on.
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Yoon next
Ghassan Ibrahim غسان إبراهيم (@ibrahim_ghassan) profile pictureGhassan Ibrahim غسان إبراهيم
@ibrahim_ghassan6 Dec 2024
Breaking: Officially confirmed, Bashar al-#Assad left #Syria with his family.
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Don't forget that some of them are literally on the take from the Yoon government! cnn.com/2024/07/17/asia/sue-…
Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea | CNN

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry indicted on charges of secretly working for South Korea | CNN

A prominent expert on North Korea and former CIA analyst has been indicted by a New York grand jury on charges of secretly working for the South Korean government in exchange for designer goods,...

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Chad O'Carroll (@chadocl) profile pictureChad O'Carroll
@chadocl6 Dec 2024
Replying to @chadocl
The reluctance of major Beltway think tanks to confront this upheaval raises questions about independence & credibility. Pulling punches or staying silent does a grave disservice to readers & partners who rely on them for clear-eyed analysis.
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Essential thread.
Chad O'Carroll (@chadocl) profile pictureChad O'Carroll
@chadocl6 Dec 2024
Replying to @chadocl
Some examples: • Victor Cha said three times Yoon “did the right thing” by reversing decision • CSIS said proof of 🇰🇷 democracy's "maturity & resilience" • Wilson framed it as defending 🇰🇷s "legacy as a democracy" • Brookings acknowledged a setback but not critical of Yoon.
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Hey nice community note
Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) profile pictureBill Kristol
@BillKristol4 Dec 2024
In the 1980s we helped South Korea become a democracy. Now in 2024 they're reminding us how to defend it.
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Get your boy, DC Blob. He needs someone to talk to.
The Blue Roof (@BluRoofPolitics) profile pictureThe Blue Roof
@BluRoofPolitics4 Dec 2024
Pro-Yoon legislators argued in the party meeting that the president declared martial law because he was "lonely" and "needed a friend to talk to."
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Say "self coup" you fucking cowards
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Took me a second to understand the uncommon (but still accurate) use of the term "tankie."
Dr. Mark P. Barry (@DrMarkPBarry) profile pictureDr. Mark P. Barry@DrMarkPBarry4 Dec 2024
The DC think tanks dependent on ROK government largesse are now backpedaling to praise Yoon for doing the "right thing" to lift the martial law he declared by respecting the National Assembly override vote. Witness a report on CNN's Situation Room with a prominent tankie guest.
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jkjkjkjk@jamesdakrn4 Dec 2024
Lmao
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Coup over in less than 3 hours with not a single casualty. How you like them democracy, champ?
Benjamin R. Young (@DubstepInDPRK) profile pictureBenjamin R. Young@DubstepInDPRK3 Dec 2024
Remember a few years ago when some pundits were telling the masses that South Korean democracy is a beacon of the world and that Americans can all learn something from South Korea’s vibrant democracy. Democracy is not a linear process.
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Gentle reminder: nitter.gq/AskAKorean/status/1864…
T.K. of AAK! (@AskAKorean) profile pictureT.K. of AAK!@AskAKorean3 Dec 2024
Every DC Blob talking head who praised Yoon can eat shit. You know who you are.
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Soo Youn (@lalasoo) profile picture
Soo Youn@lalasoo4 Dec 2024
I remember people on MSNBC fawning over him for "standing up to Congress" or some absolute nonsense like that.
Joe (@JoePostingg) profile pictureJoe
@JoePostingg3 Dec 2024
*One year later* We regret to inform you Yoon has declared martial law and ended democracy in South Korea.
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Eric Gomez (@EricGomezAsia) profile picture
Eric Gomez@EricGomezAsia3 Dec 2024
Remember when the DC think tank crowd was getting massively upset over Moon's effort to stop balloon launches over the border and decrying him as a authoritarian monster?
Benjamin R. Young (@DubstepInDPRK) profile pictureBenjamin R. Young@DubstepInDPRK3 Dec 2024
Remember a few years ago when some pundits were telling the masses that South Korean democracy is a beacon of the world and that Americans can all learn something from South Korea’s vibrant democracy. Democracy is not a linear process.
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You know nothing. nitter.gq/lukedepulford/status/1…
Luke de Pulford (@lukedepulford) profile pictureLuke de Pulford
@lukedepulford3 Dec 2024
Extremely dangerous situation in South Korea. The likely next President is *extremely* pro-Beijing. I’ve met with party members who say the “Democratic Party embraces the One China Principle as articulated by China”. See: chosun.com/english/opinion-e…
Editorial: Opposition leader’s remark ‘what does Cross-Strait issue have to do with Korea?’ sparks...

Editorial: Opposition leader’s remark ‘what does Cross-Strait issue have to do with Korea?’ sparks...

Editorial: Opposition leaders remark what does Cross-Strait issue have to do with Korea sparks concerns

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The quality of what passes for commentary on South Korean politics cannot be any lower. This is a brain-damaged take.
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Frank Ahrens@ahrensf4 Dec 2024
What happens when every man gets military training.
Nitroid ❗️ (@Nitroid) profile pictureNitroid ❗️
@Nitroid3 Dec 2024
Try to remember the basics of CQC
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Martial law over with not a single shot fired. This is how civilized countries do it.
End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) profile pictureEnd Wokeness
@EndWokeness3 Dec 2024
What's happening in South Korea is why you should never give up your guns.
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nitter.gq/oniontaker/status/1863… Literally an unarmed female lawmaker wrestled a soldier with a gun. Then she went in and voted to end the martial law. She won in every conceivable way. So fuck off, gun nuts.
John Yoo  (@oniontaker) profile pictureJohn Yoo @oniontaker3 Dec 2024
News anchor-turned politician Ms. Ahn Gwi-ryeong is the one who grabbed the soldier's rifle and demanded to know if he had no shame in marching on civilians while so armed. nitter.gq/qytyqy/status/18639686…
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