#ridicule

#ridicule

Tyrants can handle criticism, but they cannot stand ridicule. Putin takes himself very seriously and lacks a sense of humor.

Alexei Navalny, Putin's critic, was a brave campaigner who survived numerous threats and attempts on his life. He was imprisoned and faced harsh conditions in a penal colony. [ more ]

Conservative MP Andrea Leadsom suggested that babies get teeth 18 months before they are born, leading to ridicule and criticism.

MPs were discussing Labour's plan to introduce mandatory tooth brushing in schools to improve children's dental health. [ more ]