You understand that even a democratic government can be oppressive, right? You can absolutely dislike a government without disliking the people it represents.
I bet if I would say “america is a democracy but it is oppressive”, they would agree, or start to express how it isn’t a democracy, because only wealthy people have a realistic shot.
People who claim shit like you can’t like the people and dislike the government in a democracy, are telling me that I can’t like my friends and love my partner.
Sure, the kakistocracy of the US can be called an oppressive democracy since only the rich vote on legislation, but that’s different from the peoples parliament which allows anyone to join and have power.
Hard to say, considering Xi secured a 3rd term with a dog and pony show of party support. Also hilarious that you’d use a comparison like familial dynasties for the US from China of all places.
liyunxiao@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
…given China is an open socialist democracy, no, no you can’t.
Anyone can run for office, anyone can get power.
keegomatic@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You understand that even a democratic government can be oppressive, right? You can absolutely dislike a government without disliking the people it represents.
Tartas1995@discuss.tchncs.de 1 day ago
I bet if I would say “america is a democracy but it is oppressive”, they would agree, or start to express how it isn’t a democracy, because only wealthy people have a realistic shot.
People who claim shit like you can’t like the people and dislike the government in a democracy, are telling me that I can’t like my friends and love my partner.
liyunxiao@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Sure, the kakistocracy of the US can be called an oppressive democracy since only the rich vote on legislation, but that’s different from the peoples parliament which allows anyone to join and have power.
keegomatic@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
So, by your logic, you hate the people of the United States, right?
IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
As chief of your village, sure.
Anything higher, no lol.
liyunxiao@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
…how do you think people get in power in China, given there are no familial dynasties like the US?
aceslip@lemmy.zip 23 hours ago
Hard to say, considering Xi secured a 3rd term with a dog and pony show of party support. Also hilarious that you’d use a comparison like familial dynasties for the US from China of all places.