• AmidFuror@fedia.io
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    Besides asking if it is real, shouldn’t we be asking if “meat grinder” carries the same connotation in the Russian language?

    • Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.winOP
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      In the articles it describes how the russian politicians responsible are getting flak and trying to backpeddle/cover up the issue so clearly language works here.

      • I Cast Fist@programming.dev
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        Shortly after the start of the conflict, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov gave the families of deceased servicemen sacks of potatoes and onions, along with a bottle of oil.

        These Russian politicians look at “those plebs” exactly like how ceos look at workers. Amazing.

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      Yes, the word is used for both meanings. I doubt ruskies are using it to describe their tactics, though.