points by igl 2 days ago | 0 comments
“Corrupt third-world country” is what we’ll end up calling most Western countries if we keep applying double standards in our justice systems.
[–] Vaushite 2 days ago
"Third-world" means "not allied with the US or with Russia"
[–] GolfPopper 2 days ago
That was the original meaning, yes.
In casual conversation in America English, it a derogaty term used to mean "poor and lacking in quality of life, freedom, and/or democratic governance."
[–] RobotToaster 2 days ago