“repressive playbook, imported at great expense from Beijing: first, label protesters as criminals; second, shut down the internet to prevent information from getting in or out; third, detain, torture and murder with impunity until the uprising is exhausted.” Sounds like the playbook in the US except they haven’t gotten to the killing part yet.
” But this time, the United States has the technology, resources and capacity to circumvent this oppression... “
Replace “Circumvent” with “duplicate” and you’ll have it about right.
The author is confused. The Biden Junta is backing the Mullahs. They want the freedom fighters suppressed and eliminated, just like in the USA.
Oh, yeah, let’s help Baluchis.
What could possibly go wrong?