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Russia is very similar to the rest of western democracies, so I won't comment further on that. Regarding China, their leading party hasn't switched in 80 years
by derelicta 1y ago
Russia is very similar to the rest of western democracies, so I won't comment further on that.
Regarding China, their leading party hasn't switched in 80 years, but their policies have and have plenty actually. Changing parties matters only a little bit in the grand scheme of things. I'd argue, for example, that Japan, that has been ruled by a single party for all of his modern existence, is still considered by many in the west as a functioning democracy.
- scott_w 1y ago> Russia is very similar to the rest of western democracies, so I won't comment further on that. Ah yes, I recall that famous incident where Keir Starmer had his political opponents thrown out of a window. Oh, wait: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspicious_Russia-related_deaths_since_2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspicious_Russia-related_deat... > Changing parties matters only a little bit in the grand scheme of things. It's part of the package but clearly not all, as many organisations focused on improving democracy and governance will clearly point out. > Japan, that has been ruled by a single party for all of his modern existence Whoops: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Japan#Result_in_history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Japan#Result_in_h... --- In any case, I think all the replies have made my point for me that your dismissal of our rhetoric as based on "western arrogance" are simply nonsense. It's in fact you who's displayed a lack of understanding of those you argue against.
- qwytw 1y ago> I'd argue, for example, that Japan, that has been ruled Seems like a somewhat tangential point to make? The people in Japan did get a choice to vote for another party.