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In the western countries, musicians need to be government approved to perform on stage. (europe.pub)
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[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Let's be honest, that's true in every country where the government has real power. The moment you're an actual threat to those in power, you'll get shut down.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 25 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Right, and that's why talk of authoritarianism is infantile. The question that's actually important is whose interest the government represents.

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Of course. The moment a government feels threatened, it will show you 'the violence inherent in the system'.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 months ago

Which is the desirable outcome if the government represents the working class and exercises violence against attempts at a capitalist counterrevolution.

[–] hyacin@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

Help, help, I'm being repressed!