Incase anyone tells you that lemmy.ml is not a tankie instance.

  • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Because while both are shit, under capitalism I can at least say it’s shit without fear of incarceration or reeducation.

    • Fernlike@sh.itjust.works
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      4 months ago

      Russia is also capitalist, and I think you meant to say “democracy” instead of “capitalism” there since authoritarian capitalism is definitely a thing (see Russia and China).

      • vxx@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        What does Stalin have to do with freedom of speech, because tankies support authocrats and dictators worldwide, but especially are fans of Stalin.

      • FlorianSimon@sh.itjust.works
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        4 months ago

        You know the answer to this question. The person you are replying to mentions the system of government of countries doing capitalism. No need to be so pedantic.

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          4 months ago

          I think the pedantry is warranted. A lot of people like to conflate capitalism and democracy.

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            4 months ago

            Alot of people also confuse freedom with capitalism and democracy. The propaganda runs deep