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?

  • DSN9@lemmy.mlOP
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    2 months ago

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

    • technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 months ago

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

        • artyom@piefed.social
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          2 months ago

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

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              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.

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                  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.works
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                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