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There's still those concentration camps in China that we've All just accepted as a normal part of life now
True
Does China have the US government by the nuts? Does China get F-35s and 2000lb bombs funded by my tax dollars for their genocide? Is China a shining example of western democracy and values in their part of the world? Is it possible to be upset about more than one genocide at a time?
In the order of your questions:
-Yes, they absolutely do.
-Yes, not F-35's specifically, but how much shit have you bought that was made in China over the last few years? We are absolutely funding them.
-No, and neither is Israel.
-Apparently not for you dumbasses.
Yes, now be upset and in arms about the Genocide in China. Go ahead. We are waiting.
Is the western world supporting China? I was unaware?.
We use their inhumane labor to cut cost here at home. Oops, it's OK, you must've forgot.
Simply stop buying Chinese products!
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Rather different from directly funding their war machine. And capitalism has never been a mechanism for expressing the moral desires of voters, has it?
What is your actual argument, because it sounds like:
"Nothing can be done so we shouldnt draw attention to it or even talk about it in Genocide related discussions."
Which, if I follow the leftist playbook, you are an advocate for genocide.
No. My argument is is twofold:
Except you didn't adress any of my arguments.
You responded to me in this specific thread