I mean… I kinda get it, but nowadays it’s starting to get absurd.

(EDIT: This was supposed to be a “blow air out my nose and get on with my life” meme…)

  • zzx@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I think part of it is being extra defensive considering our tankie neighbors… I don’t have any issues with the people of China, the culture of China, etc, etc.

    I’ve always thought that everyone was on the same page about China’s oppressive government, but now it feels like it needs to be said, as there are people actively arguing in its favor.

    • LengAwaits@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      I hope that in publicly questioning the narratives I’ve been fed all my life I am not assumed to be advocating for China.

      I just like to try to think critically, compare disparate sources, and not pretend that I’m somehow immune to propaganda.

      It seems like people are quick to try to label me a tankie these days for engaging with the world in that way, but I don’t consider myself a tankie. It feels like a thought-terminating cliche.

        • liyunxiao@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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          1 day ago

          …given China is an open socialist democracy, no, no you can’t.

          Anyone can run for office, anyone can get power.

              • aceslip@lemmy.zipEnglish
                1·
                21 hours ago

                Hard to say, considering Xi secured a 3rd term with a dog and pony show of party support. Also hilarious that you’d use a comparison like familial dynasties for the US from China of all places.

          • keegomatic@lemmy.world
            1·
            1 day ago

            You understand that even a democratic government can be oppressive, right? You can absolutely dislike a government without disliking the people it represents.

            • liyunxiao@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              0·
              21 hours ago

              Sure, the kakistocracy of the US can be called an oppressive democracy since only the rich vote on legislation, but that’s different from the peoples parliament which allows anyone to join and have power.