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We need a new term to use alongside the now-overloaded "free speech". John Cena was free to call Taiwan a country and was not in danger of being arrested for i
by metalliqaz 5y ago
We need a new term to use alongside the now-overloaded "free speech". John Cena was free to call Taiwan a country and was not in danger of being arrested for it. However the CCP and it's horde of nationalist supporters forced his apology for financial reasons related to the movie release. So is that a free speech problem or a capital influence problem?
It is sad to see what has happened to the US. Our captains of industry are tripping over themselves to get bullied by China and let them steal IP, and the government is completely unable to counter China's soft power.
- brodouevencode 5y ago> for financial reasons related to the movie release This is an understatement. It is for financial reasons related to this movie release, every future movie release, and any future dealings that Cena, the studio, and everyone with a stake in the product want to engage in. The CCP is not very forgiving. This "open up to China" experiment has failed and the west needs to reorient their views.
- metalliqaz 5y agoAgreed. I am pessimistic that it will happen any time soon, though. Too much money to be made.