I think you’re being very charitable about the CIA’s claim. While the USSR was a dictatorship of the proletariat, I’m pretty sure the CIA meant dictatorship in the way most people use the term.

I’ve legit had capitalist bootlickers say that “The CIA didn’t conclude that Stalin wasn’t a dictator, just that he didn’t have absolute power!”

These stupid ass crakkkers completely miss the point, that of course the CIA will still slander Stalin, socialism, and the USSR. They’ll never say that Stalin was a cool, misunderstood heroic guy. The point is that even in internal, secret documents for CIA personnel, the fact remains even they admit that Stalin wasn’t a dictator.

Capitalist economists are no better than priests, as the saying goes.

Are you sure that the USSR was more industrialized than China was?

I’m not doubting you completely, or trying to be a dick. I would have said that maybe 5 years ago, you were right. But now I’m wondering if arguably, China is more advanced than the USSR was at it’s height.

That’s why I always make it clear that ACAB applies to primarily to capitalist cops.

Police in socialist/anti-imperialist countries really do seem to exist for the people’s benefit, rather than the bourgeoisie.

Namely China, Cuba, Vietnam, the DPRK, and also Bolivia and Venezuela and possibly Syria.

I’m an Amerikkkan and Texan, as well. I don’t have any advice for you. Especially since I live in the capital of shittyness, Texas.

I’ve been trying for almost a decade now, with my family’s help, and I’ve just about given up. These reich-wing Nazi ass judges are scum of the Earth, and they always think I could be lying or faking or exaggerating my goddamn symptoms.

I don’t have much of a job history, so I don’t think I can help you much, other than keep applying. I’m sorry.

I live in Texas, and here, it’s fucking absolute hell trying to get on SSDI. My family and I have been trying for the better part of a decade, and I’m basically almost giving up.

Just like that time a guy reached over and stabbed himself in the back a dozen times. Truly, a tragic example of one desperately taking their own life-/s

That’s why I’m heading to China. Chengdu, Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai seem to be at the forefront of cutting edge cyberpunk-style shit.

Spill the tea, if you wish

Badempanada also attacked Ben Norton

I don’t think anyone considers Vaush to be leftist

What did the Redscarepod hosts do?

Maybe I was right, lmao.

Chongqing is fucking awesome, as well. The layout, from what I’ve seen and heard, seems like from a video game. In a good kind of way. Mostly.

That’s beautifully put, genuinely.

I get the sense that despite all the hardship, was there a sense of camaraderie, unity, and love and togetherness and stuff, among your family and Chinese people in general?

If I may ask, what Chinese coastal city or province do you live in? You don’t have to tell me, of course.

I literally spend hours reading about the various cities and provinces.

That’s 99 percent what I’m expecting.

I hope to goodness that Europe shows a tiny bit of spine, but I wouldn’t hold my breath

Do you think the pollution is that noticeable if you’ve never been to any other Chinese city?

I live in Texas, and according to estimates, Chengdu is only a little more, or roughly the same pollution as my city.