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They argue that universal values are the new imperialism, imposed on people who want security and stability instead. Here is why they are wrong.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

Hello shitlibs - here is your daily post.

I think the article makes some very interesting points regarding China's stance against Western ideals. For those who are unaware, one of the core beleifs of Chinese politics is that stability and security are all the people really want, and that Western ideals are not compatible with those goals.

This article discusses how many of the Western ideals authoritarians stand against are actually a direct result of stability and security, and that the lack of individualism and individual expression is indicative of fear, or the fear of instability.

Furthermore, it points out how authoritarians often create instability, or at the very least the illusion of instability, becuase it makes people more comfortable with a dictator taking over.

Thoughts?

[–] motorheadkusanagi 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

You sound like Carl Schmidt.

Edit: I was mistaken here.

[–] StupidFatRat 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lmao what? This doenst even make sense.

[–] motorheadkusanagi 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

i misunderstood their comment. it isnt a big deal.

[–] MarigoldPuppyFlavors 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

it isnt a big deal.

That's what I end with every time I make a mistake too. It lets people know that I'm a mature, self-assured adult.

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