Having traveled to communist and socialist countries and met MANY people both living in those countries and some that managed to escape (and many that don’t want to for various reasons), many of the people I have met would call those folks out if given the freedom.
Which countries have you traveled that are socialist? One might argue a lot of European countries have socialist views. I'd appreciate if you can be more specific and describe what type of views they hold.
I think ignorance is the common theme. I don't expect that everyone is an expert of capitalism, Marxism, Dengism, Leninism, etc. I think ultimately opinions are opinions and hope that we can think critically about what's right or wrong but most importantly learn to listen other opinion and debate appropriately. There's no absolutes and no real objectivity when talking about socioeconomic and political issues.
That's fascinting, those countries are relatively unknown for most people. I'm glad you had the experience to go to those places I'm sure you met a lot of great people. I only know some vietnamese people and they have generally good views about their country and their future. Amazing people and amazing food btw.
I have issue for people who don't listen to other peoples opinion and label all people as genocide deniers or CCP shills. Believe me it happens a lot in reddit and I hope kbin can be better in this aspect. I believe Chinese people knows much much better about their own country than many of us growing and learning western-focused history (i don't even think such obvious thing is controversial). I give the benefit of the doubt people who are critical to the government and listen to their opinions. But sometimes it's obvious when people argue in bad faith. I have generally a positive views about China but at the same time I can be critical of many things about it. I think that's a healthy way to engage and discuss.
You are right and I like the way you put it. I think what I said might not be completely related to the subject but still wanted to point out something I've been thinking for a while. And most importantly cite your sources people if you want to be taken seriously!
"Open your subreddit, or we'll find someone who will." - r/WatchPeopleDieInside forced to open (lemmy.pt)
OC Difference between kbin and lemmy?
Why do you use one over the other? Also, what's the deal with Calckey?