Hi, I've lurked here for a while and created this account because this question is something I've been thinking about. Like most of you, I am worried about the new cold war on China by the West. That said though, on the question of Tibet I feel like some people can be inconsistent or intellectually dishonest about it...
I'm not saying we should balkanize China now in 2021 and I'm not a FREE TIBET fanatic, but I find it strange how so many on the anti-imperialist left (of which I'd consider myself a member) justify the initial annexation of Tibet in the 50s. Yes, I'm aware that Tibet used to be a much more backwards-ass place, and I'm not a fan of the Dalai Lama. But is the argument that it was OK because it made Tibet a better place to live in not basically a neocon sentiment ("we're bringing freedom and democracy")? Obviously neocons are not sincere about this kind of thing, but I'm of the position that unprovoked military occupation is pretty much always wrong.
Anyways, that's what I'm thinking about. Hoping this can open up a good discussion without things getting too heated lol.
Can people who copypasta just admit that it is the posting equivalent of repeating what the person was saying in a dumb voice to make them feel bad? Rather than try to hang onto the delusion that it's "funny" or "clever" or even an "homage". Just be honest with yourself and admit that its lazy, unfunny, and really quite mean.
Especially to someone who is asking an honest question and wants to have a conversation.
Can people who copypasta just admit that it is the posting equivalent of repeating what the person was saying in a dumb voice to make them feel bad? Rather than try to hang onto the delusion that it’s “funny” or “clever” or even an “homage”. Just be honest with yourself and admit that its lazy, unfunny, and really quite mean.
Especially to someone who is asking an honest question and wants to have a conversation.
The Michael Scott.