China using families as 'hostages' to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
www.bbc.co.uk
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
  • socsa@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    The tankies on Lemmy absolutely give it a blanket endorsement. Trust me I’ve tried many times to seek a real discussion on this topic. Specifically with regard to the hukou caste system and lack of public trials. I think this is very low hanging fruit tbh.

    • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
      1·
      1 year ago

      You are pushing in the direction of “he said/she said”. If I made a thread over on lemmygrad and actually asked about this, would you accept that as evidence?

      • socsa@lemmy.ml
        0·
        1 year ago

        Of course, that would be super interesting. I’m left-lib and every interaction I’ve had with them so far has led me to believe they are the most ridiculous kind of ML extremists

        • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
          1·
          1 year ago

          That’s a little heartening. Lemmygrad is aware of this thread, but I’ll try to word the post to not tip my hand too too much, and then I’ll link it back here and you can watch it (actually, you can post in it if you want since you’re on a lemmy.ml account, but that’s up to you).

          Let me tell you from experience that sometimes people only look ridiculous because of prejudices we are bringing into the interaction (though some people are ridiculous).

          Should I include Russia or is that too easy?

          As an aside in the meantime, what do you make of the fact that I am quite willing to talk about negative elements despite being a “tankie”?

          • socsa@lemmy.ml
            01·
            1 year ago

            lemmygrad is aware of this thread.

            The thing is, I get they are trolling. It’s just dumb and obnoxious. Also, kinda cringe, and definitely counterproductive.

            I think your willingness to even make an effort at this kind of engagement is refreshing, but I also this this is sadly, a very low bar.

            • GarbageShootAlt2@lemmy.ml
              1·
              1 year ago

              Eh, I’ve seen errors here and there (and called them out, as you can see) but I think they are generally putting forward decent arguments with better evidence. The Yuri Gagarin stan for example is very well-read and intelligent, you just need to demonstrate good faith (and maybe catch him in a not-bad mood). Anyway, here’s the thread that I just made. Feel free to upvote for visibility, we’ll see how it goes.