ive been told every time that i even offer light pushback on criticsm against socialist countries in the global south that these are imperialist countries that commit atrocities and im being a total hypocrite by 'supporting' them and that most socialists in global south actually oppose and hate these countries.

is this just bad-faith liberal bullshit? how would one even respond to that?

  • artangels [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Yeah I know the Maoist’s in the Philippines do not like China I suppose for legitimate reasons. But I do feel like libs are only using them to feel justified in “China bad” discourse. I guess I wanted to come here for a more nuanced and honest answer. Thanks.

    • Nagarjuna [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      for legitimate reasons

      I would call getting shot with their bullets a legitimate reason lol.

      It's a good reminder that states are a double edged sword. They can help protect you, but they work on their own logic independent from "what does the movement need right now?"