Same with phones.

It would likely make a difference, but probably wouldn’t reduce conflict by much. Capitalism doesn’t exist because humans are evil, or unintelligent, for example.

Probably not. Conflict doesn’t arise because people don’t have the right ideas, more so conflict is the result of material conditions and processes. The battle for resources, the right to surplus extraction, class struggle, imperialism, all of these result from the evolution of class society, and not because of intelligence.

Revolution and the implementation of socialism. It’s a necessary step forward for any lasting progress.

In that most Maine voters don’t seek to overthrow the US Empire and merely reform it from within, they are siding with a genocidal settler-colonial empire. I would have worded it differently, but you said teagrll’s comment was “totally wrong,” implying the totality of the comment is wrong.

I genuinely believe it’s a card the bourgeoisie is reserving to preserve imperialism by uniting the populace in support of the regime. The DNC can pivot to a social imperialist stance and retain imperialism for a bit longer that way, US wars are all unpopular now and cracks are showing. A social fascist pivot by the DNC could buy some time and make US imperialism more popular.

Which part is wrong? Seems to all hold up.

Nope, the Soviets were invited into Afghanistan by the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, the legitimate government at the time, to fight the CIA-backed factions. As for Xinjiang, no, Uyghurs are not being killed nor is Uyghur culture being erased. You can watch videos disproving your claims very easily online.

There was no Russification of ethnic minorities in the Soviet Union. A broader soviet identity was propped up alongside a careful consideration for preserving national identity. The Soviets did try to minimize religion, although they still allowed religious freedom, they tried to promote atheism as it is backed by a dialectical materialist understanding of the world as well as modern science. This, however, often backfired as trying to combat religion as a means to help support feudalism often ended up creating bigger backlash, so this was wound back. Either way, the soviets were invited into Afghanistan by the legitimate government.

As for Xinjiang, no, Uyghur peoples are not being murdered by the state. Rather than anecdotes that may not even exist (it’s only your word, after all), I recommend Xinjiang: A Report and Resource Compilation. Reality does not stack up to your narrative, nor your hermeneutics of suspicion towards the naming of Xinjiang.

Communists are not fascists, fascism is the violent protection of capitalists and private property by violent means. Equating communists with fascists is a form of Holocaust trivialization called Double Genocide Theory. Communists, contrary to fascists, liberate the working classes and wield state power against capitalists. The communists are the primary forces behind many decolonization movements, while fascism itself is a revival of colonial politics.

As for Tibet and Xinjiang, both autonomous regions are quite happy being a part of the broader People’s Republic of China.

Rimu continuing to crash out will potentially kill PieFed, which makes sense given their rabid anti-leftism.

Rimu making up and falling for conspiracy theories to justify hating leftists? Must be a day that ends in -y.

Do you disagree with the source posted, or are you averting your eyes so you don’t have to see direct refutations of your claims?

Direct evidence of citizens of the DPRK living and working abroad.

No? We aren’t fooling anyone, you’ve provided no evidence and have been given hard facts disproving you, from the UN to western organizations. You’re dogmatically rejecting material reality because it doesn’t conform to your chauvanist views of Koreans.

It’s extremely common for citizens of the DPRK to visit, live, and/or work in the PRC. The two countries are on favorable terms. The DPRK and ROK are at war, defectors are treated by both sides as such. The overwhelming majority of cases where it’s claimed that the families of defectors are punished are bullshit tall tales.

There is no “soviet era brainwashing.” Brains do not get “washed” by information or special beams, people by and large seek out information that supports their world outlook. What you’re doing is ignoring concrete reality to peddle racist views of Koreans with a “get out of jail free card,” and simply use ableist attacks against those providing evidence against your baseless claims.

DPRK defectors are notorious for spinning tall tales for cash, because a huge number are unemployed due to workplace discrimination.

Yep.

You asked for proof, and now mock people for giving it to you. This is extremely online behavior.

The overwhelming majority of bans on Lemmy.ml are temporary, and the permas are for repeat abusers, or bigots.