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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    25 days 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.

        • liyunxiao@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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          25 days ago

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

          Anyone can run for office, anyone can get power.

          • keegomatic@lemmy.world
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            25 days 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
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              25 days 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.