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Except in China there is no “single guy” like this. China is “democratic” same way US is - they vote for something similar to electors.

by trasz 4y ago

illiac786 4y ago
You need to define what your quotes mean. If it was democratic, disagreeing with the government wouldn't send you to jail. Try walking in Shanghai with a sign saying "the government is corrupt" and see how long you last.
- trasz 4y ago
  Meanwhile in real world: https://m.thebl.tv/china/china-shanghai-citizens-break-blockade-and-take-streets-to-protest.html https://m.thebl.tv/china/china-shanghai-citizens-break-block... As for the quotes - according to Chinese their system is democratic. According to Americans theirs is. From my European point of view both are somewhat flawed democracies, China because despite advancing surprisingly quickly they are not there yet when it comes to transparency and human rights, and US because its political system is essentially just institutionalized corruption. That and indirect voting.
  - illiac786 4y ago
    "armed police officers dressed in protective clothing came to the location to drive out the crowd" "armed police officers dressed in protective clothing came to the location to drive out the crowd." This is you making your point about China being democratic? US being "institutionalised corruption": sources? How is Europe.less corrupt? Again, sources?
    - trasz 4y ago
      It’s not normal for police to protect demonstrations in your country? Which country is that, if I may ask? As for corruption - in Europe corporations can’t just buy congressmen. In US it’s the norm.
      - illiac786 4y ago
        Yes it's normal for the police to ensure a demonstration goes peacefully. It is a fundamental right in many countries to demonstrate. In China it is not. What country do _you_ leave in, where demonstrating is not allowed?

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Except in China there is no “single guy” like this. China is “democratic” same way US is - they vote for something similar to electors.

by trasz 4y ago

Except in China there is no “single guy” like this. China is “democratic” same way US is - they vote for something similar to electors.

illiac786 4y ago
You need to define what your quotes mean. If it was democratic, disagreeing with the government wouldn't send you to jail. Try walking in Shanghai with a sign saying "the government is corrupt" and see how long you last.
- trasz 4y ago
  Meanwhile in real world: https://m.thebl.tv/china/china-shanghai-citizens-break-blockade-and-take-streets-to-protest.html https://m.thebl.tv/china/china-shanghai-citizens-break-block... As for the quotes - according to Chinese their system is democratic. According to Americans theirs is. From my European point of view both are somewhat flawed democracies, China because despite advancing surprisingly quickly they are not there yet when it comes to transparency and human rights, and US because its political system is essentially just institutionalized corruption. That and indirect voting.
  - illiac786 4y ago
    "armed police officers dressed in protective clothing came to the location to drive out the crowd" "armed police officers dressed in protective clothing came to the location to drive out the crowd." This is you making your point about China being democratic? US being "institutionalised corruption": sources? How is Europe.less corrupt? Again, sources?
    - trasz 4y ago
      It’s not normal for police to protect demonstrations in your country? Which country is that, if I may ask? As for corruption - in Europe corporations can’t just buy congressmen. In US it’s the norm.
      - illiac786 4y ago
        Yes it's normal for the police to ensure a demonstration goes peacefully. It is a fundamental right in many countries to demonstrate. In China it is not. What country do _you_ leave in, where demonstrating is not allowed?