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R. Guyovich
Dec 25, 1991

https://twitter.com/JuCheGuevara/status/1041795533403246593

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uncop
Oct 23, 2010
It's always jarring when socialism is talked about as little more than a developmental program for countries underdeveloped through imperialism, but I guess this dengist vision has been proven by history by now as the most effective right now for countries that aren't allies of imperial powers. I guess the jarring thing is how it requires a viewpoint that's completely foreign to the reality in imperialist countries: we have seen enough involuntary development programs and it's antithetical to theoretizations of socialism that would emancipate people from those.

OTOH it's very naive to expect CCP itself to actually be on the lookout for chances to take the step beyond the current type of exploitative development, rather than ready to fight any kind of change that would erode their position, or personal positions within party leadership. At least these internet dengists suffer the worst of all from that third world dictator syndrome where nationalist or vaguely socialist dictators are supported with no serious research on who their opposition consists of, just parroting talking points of their other supporters, as if the current rulers were actually good rather than, at best, the lesser of multiple evils among power blocs that existed as serious forces when they came to power. Brains break when they commit to viewing existing rulers as good guys while they have opposition to their left killed or provide material support to others who are doing the same, simply because it's opportune for them.

Ghost Leviathan
Mar 2, 2017

Exploration is ill-advised.

uncop posted:

It's always jarring when socialism is talked about as little more than a developmental program for countries underdeveloped through imperialism, but I guess this dengist vision has been proven by history by now as the most effective right now for countries that aren't allies of imperial powers. I guess the jarring thing is how it requires a viewpoint that's completely foreign to the reality in imperialist countries: we have seen enough involuntary development programs and it's antithetical to theoretizations of socialism that would emancipate people from those.

OTOH it's very naive to expect CCP itself to actually be on the lookout for chances to take the step beyond the current type of exploitative development, rather than ready to fight any kind of change that would erode their position, or personal positions within party leadership. At least these internet dengists suffer the worst of all from that third world dictator syndrome where nationalist or vaguely socialist dictators are supported with no serious research on who their opposition consists of, just parroting talking points of their other supporters, as if the current rulers were actually good rather than, at best, the lesser of multiple evils among power blocs that existed as serious forces when they came to power. Brains break when they commit to viewing existing rulers as good guys while they have opposition to their left killed or provide material support to others who are doing the same, simply because it's opportune for them.

A lot of people want there to be good guys of their ideology and for those good guys to be winning, and will tie themselves into knots to see the world that way. It's certainly not an issue exclusive to any ideology. (of course, imperialists don't care what the ideology is as long as the end results are to their liking)

R. Guyovich
Dec 25, 1991

uncop posted:

It's always jarring when socialism is talked about as little more than a developmental program for countries underdeveloped through imperialism, but I guess this dengist vision has been proven by history by now as the most effective right now for countries that aren't allies of imperial powers. I guess the jarring thing is how it requires a viewpoint that's completely foreign to the reality in imperialist countries: we have seen enough involuntary development programs and it's antithetical to theoretizations of socialism that would emancipate people from those.

OTOH it's very naive to expect CCP itself to actually be on the lookout for chances to take the step beyond the current type of exploitative development, rather than ready to fight any kind of change that would erode their position, or personal positions within party leadership. At least these internet dengists suffer the worst of all from that third world dictator syndrome where nationalist or vaguely socialist dictators are supported with no serious research on who their opposition consists of, just parroting talking points of their other supporters, as if the current rulers were actually good rather than, at best, the lesser of multiple evils among power blocs that existed as serious forces when they came to power. Brains break when they commit to viewing existing rulers as good guys while they have opposition to their left killed or provide material support to others who are doing the same, simply because it's opportune for them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy5SckoCX9s

Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

It's almost as if people are willing to support problematic governments and revolutionary movements because of the realities of the conditions foisted upon them.

Kurnugia
Sep 2, 2014

by Nyc_Tattoo
That shouldn't get party leadership excused from criticism, especially from below. Although this seems to be a rather controversial principle. Including in the thread.

Infernot
Jul 17, 2015

"A short night wakes me from a dream that seemed so long."
Grimey Drawer
Duterte calls himself a fascist and kills drug users, Xi and the Chinese government talk fondly of him and provide economic support and foster ties...the material conditions were dialectically foisted upon them...their hands were tied

Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

Kurnugia
Sep 2, 2014

by Nyc_Tattoo

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

:frogon:

coathat
May 21, 2007

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

People’s war

Kurnugia
Sep 2, 2014

by Nyc_Tattoo
I mean, that is the ultimate point in marxism, right? If the CCP decides to follow orthodoxy and socialise capital, wonderful. But what if they don't?

A Gnarlacious Bro
Apr 25, 2007

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
Trust the process

Bro Dad
Mar 26, 2010


Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

agreed

Graphic
Sep 4, 2018

It's like Lenin said
can they change America's regime next?

Dreddout
Oct 1, 2015

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

Unironically bring Soviet foreign policy back

Infernot
Jul 17, 2015

"A short night wakes me from a dream that seemed so long."
Grimey Drawer

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

I love that criticizing China's ties with a government that is actively fighting with the very same Maoists that I'm sure you've defended in the other thread automatically means I'm wanting regime change (with either China or the Philippines), and I'm sure the implication is that it would be done by evil U$ Amerikkkan imperialists. I seriously wish I could see the world in such a clear-cut black and white way as you. It must be easy having heroes and villains in your worldview that you can fervently defend or condemn as long as it doesn't conflict with your mess of politics.

A Gnarlacious Bro
Apr 25, 2007

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
I love that you guys freak the gently caress out every page

Kurnugia
Sep 2, 2014

by Nyc_Tattoo

A Gnarlacious Bro posted:

I love that you guys freak the gently caress out every page

don't spoil it

THS
Sep 15, 2017

Infernot posted:

I love that criticizing China's ties with a government that is actively fighting with the very same Maoists that I'm sure you've defended in the other thread automatically means I'm wanting regime change (with either China or the Philippines), and I'm sure the implication is that it would be done by evil U$ Amerikkkan imperialists. I seriously wish I could see the world in such a clear-cut black and white way as you. It must be easy having heroes and villains in your worldview that you can fervently defend or condemn as long as it doesn't conflict with your mess of politics.

sir this is a jack in the box

Karl Barks
Jan 21, 1981

in conclusion, china is a land of contrasts

Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

Infernot posted:

I love that criticizing China's ties with a government that is actively fighting with the very same Maoists that I'm sure you've defended in the other thread automatically means I'm wanting regime change (with either China or the Philippines), and I'm sure the implication is that it would be done by evil U$ Amerikkkan imperialists. I seriously wish I could see the world in such a clear-cut black and white way as you. It must be easy having heroes and villains in your worldview that you can fervently defend or condemn as long as it doesn't conflict with your mess of politics.

China's taking advantage of an opportunity to supplant American interests in one of the most important Pacific countries. The alternative here is that they're standoffish and condemning of a pariah state that will continue being isolated from the global community, but diplomatically alienating bad governments doesn't actually do anything positive. You mock the idea that material conditions have been foisted upon China, but they are literally compelled by the environment to seek positive relations with countries in their own backyard.

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

Infernot posted:

I love that criticizing China's ties with a government that is actively fighting with the very same Maoists that I'm sure you've defended in the other thread automatically means I'm wanting regime change (with either China or the Philippines), and I'm sure the implication is that it would be done by evil U$ Amerikkkan imperialists. I seriously wish I could see the world in such a clear-cut black and white way as you. It must be easy having heroes and villains in your worldview that you can fervently defend or condemn as long as it doesn't conflict with your mess of politics.

Nice meltdown

Jose
Jul 24, 2007

Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster and writer

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

Yeah they should do regime change instead.

Making duterte align with the Communists to own the Communists

BrutalistMcDonalds
Oct 4, 2012


Lipstick Apathy
lmao

gradenko_2000
Oct 5, 2010

HELL SERPENT
Lipstick Apathy

Jose posted:

Making duterte align with the Communists to own the Communists

Duterte’s fearless forecast: Reds ‘will be over’ by 2019

The communist rebels “will be over” by next year, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday, as he claimed that more rebels were now surrendering to the government.

“I think, if God will have mercy, the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines) will be over by second quarter of next year,” Duterte told soldiers at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela. The Chief Executive was in Isabela for a post-disaster meeting after typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut) battered the province.

Mr. Duterte in November last year terminated peace talks with the communists after the CPP and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), allegedly failed to reciprocate peace overtures from the President.

But even with the absence of a peace negotiation, Duterte has called on the communist rebels to surrender as he offered them housing units and jobs.

“This time they are coming down, [and they are surrendering their arms, and even their leaders are surrendering],” Duterte said in front of the military.

The President, whose campaign promises include ending the decades-long armed struggle in the Philippines, has repeatedly said communism as well as terrorism have always hindered the growth of the country.

“The development of our nation has always been hindered by insurgency and terrorism,” he noted.

Duterte’s latest remarks about the communists came days after CPP founding chair Jose Maria Sison said Duterte could be ousted “anytime between now and middle of next year.”

The President has recently accused the communists of conniving with the Magdalo Group – rebel soldiers who railed about anomalies in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and his political rivals to overthrow him.

SSJ_naruto_2003
Oct 12, 2012



That's a very cool and good communistic thing to do. Fund the right wing guy who is killing other communists, that is.

Grapplejack
Nov 27, 2007

I mean poo poo it worked for cambodia

Top City Homo
Oct 15, 2014


Ramrod XTreme

excellent journalist

Julius Malema good

Top City Homo
Oct 15, 2014


Ramrod XTreme

Kurnugia posted:

I mean, that is the ultimate point in marxism, right? If the CCP decides to follow orthodoxy and socialise capital, wonderful. But what if they don't?

capital is already socialized in china

Modest Mao
Feb 11, 2011

by Cyrano4747

Top City Homo posted:

excellent journalist

Julius Malema good

these are talking points from like 1967

R. Guyovich
Dec 25, 1991

Modest Mao posted:

these are talking points from like 1967

still correct though! weird.

Mantis42
Jul 26, 2010

You think that's nuts, I've got some hot takes from 1848 that are still scorching.

Question Friend
Aug 3, 2018

by FactsAreUseless
China's getting owned in the trade war

sincx
Jul 13, 2012

furiously masturbating to anime titties
.

sincx has issued a correction as of 05:27 on Mar 23, 2021

KaptainKrunk
Feb 6, 2006


lol china is not getting owned in the trade war

CCP officials are saying they are "confused," something they wouldn't actually say openly if they were genuinely confused or worried.

Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

The thing to keep in mind about the US-Chinese trade war, is that Trump has also been picking fights with all of our other trade partners on top of that while China maintains good relations with everyone else.

Prav
Oct 29, 2011

Question Friend posted:

China's getting owned in the trade war

KaptainKrunk posted:

lol china is not getting owned in the trade war

remember how trump said that americans were gonna win so much they were gonna get tired of winning

weeeelllll

Dreddout
Oct 1, 2015

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

The thing to keep in mind about the US-Chinese trade war, is that Trump has also been picking fights with all of our other trade partners on top of that while China maintains good relations with everyone else.

Trump is doing more to hurt American hegemony by alienating allies than Bernie could have accomplished

Dreddout
Oct 1, 2015

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.
ART OF THE DEAL BABY

*knocks porridge off of highchair*

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Ace of Baes
Jul 7, 1977

Pener Kropoopkin posted:

this is a no getting horny for cops zone

Chinese cops are communist so it's okay.

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