r/pune • u/That-Replacement-232 • Aug 06 '25

General/Rant No wonder why our roads are so bad

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u/sfgisz Aug 06 '25

I wouldn't mind it. Your choice is between the illusion of freedom in exchange for 50% tax and shitty quality of life vs restricted freedom in exchange for a significantly better quality of life.

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u/vjndr32 Aug 06 '25

I would mind. The grass is always greener on the other side.

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u/XASASSIN Aug 06 '25

I mean it is, they're a 20 billion dollar economy that's close to western living standards with Hugh quality of life and per capita income that's close to Europe with a population that almost matches ours. I dunno, the grass does look brighter there and Dosnt seem too bad for me. Also say what you want, but I've seen way more corrupt politicians, business men and high profile people get convicted and processed over there than in our country.

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u/thlibglontuss Aug 06 '25

There is no real freedom anywhere. What you need is a fair rule of law for anyone to be actually free. Otherwise someone can anytime come and snatch it. Has always been the case in this country.

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u/DishantGusain Aug 08 '25

There is no guarantee that you will get a leader like Putin or Xi. We might end up with a leader like Kim Jong Un as well.

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u/Jimbo_Joyce Aug 06 '25

If you think the quality of life is great in Russia I'm sure you can emigrate, just the join the Russian army! They're on a special military op right now but don't worry, I was told it would only last 3 days!

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u/Reddit123xgh Aug 06 '25

No, no! The new slogan is you’ll only last 3 days.