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Malicious Compliance

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[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 31 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I still think it's basically brainwshing by government propaganda.

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago

Brainwashing can only go so far. At some point, (such as targeting civilian children) any sane soldier will crack and say “No”.

[–] floo@retrolemmy.com 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Probably. I’d like some further analysis on that, but I am definitely inclined to agree with you.