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It is only ironic if you believe they were speaking in good faith to begin with

• Dakizhu 1y ago
  No this is what most of their supporters genuinely believe. They think people working in a factory generate more real economic value than people working in offices.
  • UncleOxidant 1y ago
    Yep. There are strong Cultural Revolution vibes coming from that direction.
    • joquarky 1y ago
      That would explain the initiative to create a list of people on the spectrum.
• UncleOxidant 1y ago
  Enough people believed it and voted for it such that they won the election.
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  • xenophonf 1y ago
    And many more people were completely fine with the status quo ante, so they abstained from voting entirely.