https://twitter.com/Heminator/status/859392082775035905
If you think that life for the average person in North Korea must be awful, Vox looked at it in a “glass is half FULL” kind of way:
Turns out North Korea’s economy is actually doing pretty well https://t.co/8rewojcZTs pic.twitter.com/hHxqXtFLPq
— Vox (@voxdotcom) May 2, 2017
Well isn’t that special?
Peak Vox https://t.co/ANVYRUHXMY
— Allahpundit (@allahpundit) May 2, 2017
They just keep outdoing themselves!
https://twitter.com/CounterMoonbat/status/859395518170005504
There's an important word missing in this piece. That word is FAMINE. Even for Vox this is insane. https://t.co/Clye0iZqTS
— John Schindler (@20committee) May 2, 2017
Right when I thought journalists couldn't lower the bar any more they compliment North Korea. https://t.co/fjiyXoBVOQ
— unthankful eva ? (@soi_girl) May 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/Communism_Kills/status/859397355266768896
These people had Obama's earhttps://t.co/t85kqLUErh
— Sean Spicier (@sean_spicier) May 2, 2017
Yes. The North Korean economy is great.
*Unless you need electricity. Enjoy Clean water. Want food on the table.*
Other than that, great. https://t.co/ipV5tVsePz— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellUSA) May 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/molratty/status/859416031281938432
https://twitter.com/YeyoZa/status/859407303665225728
Several months back, I had the distinct pleasure of touring the Korean DMZ. While we were there, we had the ability to see over–
— help (@TimeDragon1) May 2, 2017
–the border at this town run by North Korea(Pictured here).
Looks nice, right? Here's the kicker:
If you look at it through– pic.twitter.com/ln4LtwGpDl
— help (@TimeDragon1) May 2, 2017
–binoculars, you can see a few things.
Firstly, it's completely empty. No one lives there.
Secondly, the houses are barely–
— help (@TimeDragon1) May 2, 2017
–set up.
Lastly, all the windows and doors are painted on.
The North Korean government spends tons of money trying to make–
— help (@TimeDragon1) May 2, 2017
–this town look amazing to lure people in so they'll defect.
But it's still crap.
So yeah, they're doing well
— help (@TimeDragon1) May 2, 2017
‘Nuff said.
The headline accompanying the story was subsequently changed in an apparent attempt to better reflect reality but is still ridiculous:
Actually the "headline" doesn't say that, but whatever. It's talking about the economy in general, not standard of living. pic.twitter.com/ixi7T9riKb
— Oisín (@oisinq_) May 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/Communism_Kills/status/859407867320860674
A possible opportunity for Vox has been suggested:
You really should start writing reviews for Venezuela & North Korea on TripAdvisor. https://t.co/vykmqLWFFm
— TheRightWingM ?? (@TheRightWingM) May 2, 2017
Perfect!
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