Chinese propaganda is rampant on the fediverse. We need to discuss ways to combat this. One group- memes or something is wholly controlled by Chinese state actors. What do you think?

  • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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    12 hours ago

    whataboutism is a thought-terminating cliche.

    it ends up a very effective way of shutting down comparison between them. it doesn’t look good in many ways.

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      12 hours ago

      The whole point is that there is no comparison necessary. It’s nothing but a deflection.

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        12 hours ago

        you are getting the deflection backwards. the comparison is very necessary when the problems and contradictions in the countries being smeared pale in comparison.

        and when the real intention is to weaken any challenge to us hegemony, not save anyone or spread any kind of democracy.

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          4 hours ago

          No it is not. If that’s the case, nothing matters except the worst of the worst. Everything can be excused by “yeah but that other guy is worse so it’s okay”. It’s preposterous.