• deegeese@sopuli.xyz
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    8 months ago

    No, you said you admire Russia for being “anti woke”. What does that mean? I find it’s usually a dog whistle for racists and homophobes but perhaps I’ve unkindly prejudged you.

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      8 months ago

      First, thanks for the tone of being open to listen.

      What I mean is:

      An American person would never have have enough room to bring a controversial opinion on taboo topics.

      So for instance an American would not have room to challenge the pro-aboriton or usage of neopronouns (because left says it’s a taboo to go against it)

      And also an American would not have room to go against pro- Israel snetiment (because right say it’s a taboo to go against it).

      So it takes a non-western press to break the taboo.

      Every civilization/people/group/country has some taboos which make them blind. And only external civilizations can challenge that.

      I hope my answer was par with the level of trust you gave me.

      If not, I’m sorry

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        8 months ago

        It sounds like you’re saying Americans don’t have the freedom to voice unpopular opinions.

        Respectfully, that’s a load of BS.

        I hear PLENTY from people wanting to outlaw abortion or even birth control. When I say “Free Palestine” I may have to debate someone who supports ethnic cleansing, but that is the hallmark of healthy dialogue.

        Americans don’t need to get their talking points from Russia.

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        8 months ago

        So for instance an American would not have room to challenge the pro-aboriton or usage of neopronouns (

        what the fuck are you talking about? you can advocate your view - we have freedom of speech, the government won’t stop you.

        There’s tons of pro and anti-israeli sentiment to be found.

        You just don’t’ want people to criticize you, and your idiotic decisions.

        You don’t get that here. Go to russia if you want that.