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MineralMan

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59. Yes, but we have very, very little influence on China.

Wed Jan 9, 2019, 04:03 PM

Jan 2019

Here in the US, we have just a couple of centuries, plus a little, of history. China has thousands of years of history. We cannot really influence Chinese culture. We have some economic influence, but China is such a large market that many nations are eager to supply it. As a manufacturing nation, its products are a large part of the world economy, as well, and growing.

While China is a powerful influence on the world, the US is not a powerful influence on China, frankly. We would do better to fix our own problems with human rights and social justice before pointing an accusing finger at China.

However, please understand that the original post in this thread was not designed as a call to action regarding China. Its author had a different goal in mind, I'm quite certain.

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China passes law to 'make Islam more compatible with socialism' amid outcry over Muslim abuse [View all] guillaumeb Jan 2019 OP

The best response to you is right in the headline you posted. trotsky Jan 2019 #1

China is led by? eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #2

Totalitarian socialists who are motivated by greed and power. trotsky Jan 2019 #3

These Chinese totalitarians are atheists. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #4

What does their atheism have to do with anything? trotsky Jan 2019 #5

You don't know that Major Nikon Jan 2019 #7

I understand that you believe this, and wish it to be true. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #10

I don't have to "believe" anything to call bullshit Major Nikon Jan 2019 #13

Many of us understand. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #14

Not the dreaded imaginary fan club! Major Nikon Jan 2019 #16

He receives numerous personal messages, don't you know. Mariana Jan 2019 #71

As long as he believes it that's all that matters Major Nikon Jan 2019 #72

Tell that to women who are called "whores" trying to enter women's clinics Major Nikon Jan 2019 #38

I am still waiting for you to define the word irrational. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #39

Seems more than a bit obtuse, but here we are Major Nikon Jan 2019 #41

So you admit that you misused the word. A good start. Now: guillaumeb Jan 2019 #43

I am shocked--shocked--to find that strawman is going on in here! Major Nikon Jan 2019 #46

Diversion 101 guillaumeb Jan 2019 #50

"refuse to discuss the actual topic" Major Nikon Jan 2019 #57

Ahahahahha! Lordquinton Jan 2019 #73

Harmonious. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #74

... Major Nikon Jan 2019 #6

Are we still using edhopper Jan 2019 #8

This has nothing to do with Communism, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #11

Which is exactly what Red Scare was Major Nikon Jan 2019 #15

Talk to the Uighurs about irrational fears. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #19

That was actually your argument, Gil Major Nikon Jan 2019 #25

No it was not. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #28

I'm sure you believe your condescension constitutes a rational reply Major Nikon Jan 2019 #30

Define irrational when the post describes actual events. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #32

The "choir" is out to get me! Major Nikon Jan 2019 #35

Good strategy on your part to avoid an answer. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #37

You asked for an example, I gave a perfect one to you Major Nikon Jan 2019 #40

More avoidance and diversion. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #42

You won't even discuss Red Scare which is the whole point of this sub-thread Major Nikon Jan 2019 #44

Read the actual post, and the actual subject. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #45

It's understandable that you won't explain why you are employing the same tactics as the Red Scare Major Nikon Jan 2019 #47

Diversionary tactic 101. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #49

"refuse to discuss the actual topic" Major Nikon Jan 2019 #56

What does that have to do with us, Guillaumeb? MineralMan Jan 2019 #9

Get real? guillaumeb Jan 2019 #12

Well, my posts in this group always seem to MineralMan Jan 2019 #17

Is that why your replies in this post have nothing to do with the topic? guillaumeb Jan 2019 #21

My post was about China, as was yours. MineralMan Jan 2019 #23

No, your reply was an attempt at diversion. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #26

.. MineralMan Jan 2019 #27

Much better. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #29

Contrast that with someone who constantly substitutes dehumanizing rhetoric for discussion Major Nikon Jan 2019 #22

People act as they are. They have characteristic responses MineralMan Jan 2019 #24

I think much the same thing when reading the various attempts at diversion guillaumeb Jan 2019 #31

.. MineralMan Jan 2019 #33

Again, much better. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #34

See this post: MineralMan Jan 2019 #52

10 out of 80 Major Nikon Jan 2019 #18

LOL! MineralMan Jan 2019 #20

I'm not counting Major Nikon Jan 2019 #36

Well, one week it's Islam, or Rumi, or Chinese atheists. MineralMan Jan 2019 #48

Pure diversion. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #51

Pure Balderdash. MineralMan Jan 2019 #53

So you chose diversion. Understood. eom guillaumeb Jan 2019 #54

.. MineralMan Jan 2019 #55

well, I mostly agree ith you, but DonCoquixote Jan 2019 #58

Yes, but we have very, very little influence on China. MineralMan Jan 2019 #59

Another mind reader. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #60

When you judge the intent of others... Major Nikon Jan 2019 #61

Another meme. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #62

Another angle-bargle post Major Nikon Jan 2019 #63

I could explain it if you wish. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #64

A turd by any other name still smells like shit Major Nikon Jan 2019 #66

And misunderstanding by any other name, guillaumeb Jan 2019 #68

You misunderstood Major Nikon Jan 2019 #69

I do like that song. guillaumeb Jan 2019 #70

our own problems DonCoquixote Jan 2019 #65

We'd all do better by being less belligerent. MineralMan Jan 2019 #67