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
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    4 months ago

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

    • DSN9@lemmy.mlOP
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      4 months ago

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

        • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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          4 months ago

          whataboutism is a thought-terminating cliche.

          it ends up a very effective way of shutting down comparison between them.

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            4 months ago

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

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              4 months ago

              the comparison is very necessary when the problems and contradictions in the countries being smeared pale in comparison.