Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.
  • hansolo@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    Most westerners would be shocked at how common a very similar sentiment can be globally. Especially in low income developing countries, the appeal of a “benevolent dictator” is open topic of conversation. Mostly based on recollection of some leader like that in the 70s or 80s with a sense of societal discipline (and often ignorance of ethic cleansing that didn’t apply to the prison taking).

    • flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      I don’t think they would be shocked because it’s a common sentiment in the west too “Our country needs a strong leader!”
      Thinking that is one of the few cases where it would be justified for people to lose political rights.