“We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognized by 157 countries (Palestine) would violate any law,” the band said in a statement
Cuz ya know, if there’s one thing Singapore is touchy about considering its long historical ties with the Middle East, it’s Palestine and the fate of Jews and Arabs there.
Honestly, what do they care? Don’t they have other things to worry about on the other side of the planet?
They care about enforcing censorship and keeping a lid on “politics” disrupting “social harmony”. Once again Palestine is an issue that unearths the deeper fractures and contradictions in a society.
They have put in proper rule of law, so not like ccp. And although it’s defacto single party, it’s not de jure. But yeah, freedom of expression-wise it’s below average.
You’re not wrong but you’ll notice that all the countries that have made the strongest criticisms toward Israel are present in that list, like Spain and Ireland. Trade and geopolitics aren’t always compatible.
Cuz ya know, if there’s one thing Singapore is touchy about considering its long historical ties with the Middle East, it’s Palestine and the fate of Jews and Arabs there.
Honestly, what do they care? Don’t they have other things to worry about on the other side of the planet?
They care about enforcing censorship and keeping a lid on “politics” disrupting “social harmony”. Once again Palestine is an issue that unearths the deeper fractures and contradictions in a society.
Also, guess which middle eastern country regularly sends their officers to train the Singaporean military? Hint: it’s not Palestine
So mini CCP, got ya.
They have put in proper rule of law, so not like ccp. And although it’s defacto single party, it’s not de jure. But yeah, freedom of expression-wise it’s below average.
CCP is pro Palestine but go off
China is Israel’s biggest exporter and 2nd biggest importer
CCP doesn’t give a fuck about Gazans or they would embargo, it’s just a retorical device for them.
You’re not wrong but you’ll notice that all the countries that have made the strongest criticisms toward Israel are present in that list, like Spain and Ireland. Trade and geopolitics aren’t always compatible.
Well, theres this really insane military power that they’re close trading partners with that really cares about their little ethnostate vassal.
Palestine-Singapore is not that far away compared to, say, Palestine-USA.
USA gives zero shits about Singapore. They try to insert themselves into a narrative to try to feel relevant.