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?
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?
AKA “whataboutism”.
whataboutism is a thought-terminating cliche.
it ends up a very effective way of shutting down comparison between them.
The whole point is that there is no comparison necessary. It’s nothing but a deflection.
the comparison is very necessary when the problems and contradictions in the countries being smeared pale in comparison.