
The difference is that Russia is an autocratic state, whereas the US is a “democracy”.

The difference is that Russia is an autocratic state, whereas the US is a “democracy”.

It seems clearer. Maybe they upped the definition

The US broke most of these when they invaded Afghanistan and Iraq.

I was abused by my ex-wife for years. The treatment I received from government agencies was more damaging than most of what I got from her.
Certain organisations that are used to inform governments, from elected officials to social workers are based on the assumption that only men are ever abusive, that all men are abusive and the women can do no wrong. It started with the Duluth model and was followed in Australia by a study done by White Ribbon that specifically excluded straight men from participating. I know this is the case as I attempted to participate and that is exactly what I was told at the time.
Our bureau of Statistics has clearly shown that at least ⅓ of victims are men.
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