• Cruel@programming.dev
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    4 days ago

    Lol, another “China good, America bad” post. Classic.

    Always followed up with accusations of American/Western indoctrination if you disagree. Bonus points for sinophobia accusation if you say anything bad about China. 🥱

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      2 days ago

      I’ve been studying Chinese for years and I’ve visited for a while too.

      China is mid. It’s impressive how they’ve advanced so quickly, but their working class is still under a lot of stress and the wealth disparity is grotesque like many countries. They’ve exchanged the freedom to criticize the powers that be for safety and security.

      I think they’ve gotten relatively lucky with Xi Jinping. He’s clever and I think generally tries to do the right thing, but when he’s gone I think China is likely to suffer under whoever replaces him.

      It’s just that compared to the US even the slimiest turd looks like gold at the moment.

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      4 days ago

      These kinds of maximalist statements you’re making reek of the conservative “I got kicked out just for having a different opinion!”

      Like yeah actually if the “anything bad” you say is the same Epstein empire propaganda bullshit meant to justify bombing shitloads of people -like they’re doing right now- then those with a mind and soul will react poorly to that.

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        3 days ago

        Imagine using the term “Epstein empire” while accusing someone else of being subjected to propaganda. 🤣

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          3 days ago

          You’re not actually saying anything, this is just like 3 meaningless internet argument signifiers smashed together with a “definitely not mad” emoji.