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[–] MacroCyclo@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, if you haven't been there or don't know anyone from there you could pretend they are a democracy, but they are authoritarian like Russia is authoritarian. Long term they will seek a wider swath to be authoritarian over.

[–] fishtacos@lemmy.ml -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And the argument from ignorance continues.

All I have to say is read more and be online less.

[–] MacroCyclo@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's not from ignorance. It's based on the people I know from China.

[–] yeather@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Quick tip, arguing with tankies gets you nowhere, let them waddle in their own filth and move on with your life.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml -4 points 1 year ago

the less dronies I have to interact with the better