Those lovable part paranoid, part powermad communists in China have declared war on the dire and immediate threat that is social networking sites, more specifically Twitter.
Any forum for discussion, or in their eyes "dissent," doesn't stand a chance. And though I am fed up with hearing about Twitter just as my fellow comrades in Beijing are, banning doesn't resolve anything -- though less attention for Ashton Kutcher wouldn't hurt.
However, regardless of your party affiliation, communist or capitalist, socialist or libertarian, everyone should recognize that anything government-controlled is bound to be screwed up -- whether it's state-owned media in a authoritarian-type political system or a financial bailout in a democratic system infected with bipartisanship.
How long can China's government actually maintain a tight grip on today's fast-moving technology? They're bound to fall behind as the world goes forward; it's only a matter of time.
On a brighter note, glad to see GM selling its Hummer line to China. It's about time China bought some of our crap.
p.s. My apologies for my previous alcohol/rage-fueled post. Sometimes papa needs a drink.
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