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?

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
    2825·
    2 months ago

    Because the USA and Europe are shining beacons of truth and human rights.

    • DSN9@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2623·
      2 months ago

      What you’re describing is false moral equivalence used as a deflective propaganda strategy.

      • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        1711·
        2 months ago

        What you described is a state enemy used to deflect attention from the many enemies within this state.

          • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
            35·
            2 months ago

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

              • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
                65·
                2 months 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.

                  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
                    31·
                    2 months ago

                    it’s not china holding the world hostage

                    I’m not going to play this game with you. The US being shit doesn’t excuse China from being shit. Or vise versa. Simple as.

                • fruitycoder@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
                  35·
                  2 months ago

                  I mean the PRC and the USA arent Nazi Germany. So they are basically perfect. /s

                  Moral critic is kind of above geopolitical branding wars imho