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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (3 children)

There's still those concentration camps in China that we've All just accepted as a normal part of life now

[–] MyEdgyAlt 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Is it possible to be upset about more than one genocide at a time?

Yes, now be upset and in arms about the Genocide in China. Go ahead. We are waiting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Is the western world supporting China? I was unaware?.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

We use their inhumane labor to cut cost here at home. Oops, it's OK, you must've forgot.

[–] explodicle 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Simply stop buying Chinese products!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Something something Amazon largest retailer

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Rather different from directly funding their war machine. And capitalism has never been a mechanism for expressing the moral desires of voters, has it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No. My argument is is twofold:

  1. that bringing up Uyghurs when discussing Gaza is whataboutism.
  2. it's also not a reasonable comparison given that US (and western, generally) leverage and culpability are completely different.
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Except you didn't adress any of my arguments.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

You responded to me in this specific thread