Submitted by Mike Krieger via Liberty Blitzkrieg blog [4],
Hong Kong’s unpopular chief executive has infuriated pro-democracy campaigners by using a Chinese New Year message to urge the former colony’s citizens to act more “like sheep”.
“In the coming year, I hope that all people in Hong Kong will take inspiration from the sheep’s character and pull together in an accommodating manner to work for Hong Kong’s future.”
In case his message had been missed, Mr Leung noted that the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac had 12 individual “character types”. “Sheep are widely seen to be mild and gentle animals living peacefully in groups,” he said.
– From the Telegraph article: Hong Kong leader tells people to act like ‘sheep’ [5]
This is simply a spectacular admission from a clueless authoritarian. No wonder things are so volatile in Hong Kong with this clown in charge. Rather than quieting the mood, CY Leung’s comments are more likely to infuriate the island’s youth and strength their resolve. Not smart.
From the Telegraph [5]:
Hong Kong’s unpopular chief executive has infuriated pro-democracy campaigners by using a Chinese New Year message to urge the former colony’s citizens to act more “like sheep”.
In a brief video address commemorating the start of Year of the Sheep [6], CY Leung said sheep-like behavior was required in the wake of the turbulence caused by last year’s street protests.
“In the coming year, I hope that all people in Hong Kong will take inspiration from the sheep’s character and pull together in an accommodating manner to work for Hong Kong’s future.”
In case his message had been missed, Mr Leung noted that the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac had 12 individual “character types”. “Sheep are widely seen to be mild and gentle animals living peacefully in groups,” he said.
“He has every intention of gobbling up Hong Kong for his Beijing master,” said Claudia Mo, a pro-democracy legislator, noting how Mr Leung’s detractors knew him as “the wolf”.
Ma Ngok, a political scientist, told the South China Morning Post, the comment was “not smart”.
Ya think?
As Edward R. Murrow noted:
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
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For related articles, see:
Meet FireChat – How Hong Kong Protesters are Communicating Without the Internet [8]
Video of the Day – Charlie Brown Demonstrates the Sheeple Mind in One Minute! [9]
