dismissing my source critique as a “trope” while spending multiple comments labeling me as indoctrinated, in denial, and propagandized is not a debate; it’s a shield. (but it atleast didn’t devolve into the usual name calling and snarkiness that typifies these exchanges).
also source critique isn’t a “trope.” it’s how you separate solid evidence from noise or state sponsored propaganda. if your sources can’t hold up to basic scrutiny, the problem isn’t my attitude – it’s your evidence.
you’re clearly smart and passionate, but calling everyone who pushes back “indoctrinated” is just a faster way to stop listening; there’s no such thing as an unbiased/neutral party.
You are not the first, second, or even the 100th person I have had this conversation with. If I am assuming something incorrectly I apologize.
You must understand when you are in denial about basic facts and spew common propaganda talking points you are going to get a similar response from most people who are aware of bias.
You are clearly a smart person so please know when someone else calls you on your bias it is for your benefit. The fact that you are personalizing being indoctrinated is silly. I receive the exact same type of push back and denialism from people who defend the US, so regardless of choosen country the results are the same.
I have a strong bias against governments and human rights abuses. I have an extremely negative view of the US and the countless crimes they have committed. When I was much younger I spent a considerable amount of time moving through socialist and communist circles.
As I have grown older I have begun to see through the rhetoric and propaganda of many systems, cultures, and governments I used to a look up to.
Believe me when I say there is no government that deserves humanity currently.
dismissing my source critique as a “trope” while spending multiple comments labeling me as indoctrinated, in denial, and propagandized is not a debate; it’s a shield. (but it atleast didn’t devolve into the usual name calling and snarkiness that typifies these exchanges).
also source critique isn’t a “trope.” it’s how you separate solid evidence from noise or state sponsored propaganda. if your sources can’t hold up to basic scrutiny, the problem isn’t my attitude – it’s your evidence.
you’re clearly smart and passionate, but calling everyone who pushes back “indoctrinated” is just a faster way to stop listening; there’s no such thing as an unbiased/neutral party.
You are not the first, second, or even the 100th person I have had this conversation with. If I am assuming something incorrectly I apologize.
You must understand when you are in denial about basic facts and spew common propaganda talking points you are going to get a similar response from most people who are aware of bias.
You are clearly a smart person so please know when someone else calls you on your bias it is for your benefit. The fact that you are personalizing being indoctrinated is silly. I receive the exact same type of push back and denialism from people who defend the US, so regardless of choosen country the results are the same.
I have a strong bias against governments and human rights abuses. I have an extremely negative view of the US and the countless crimes they have committed. When I was much younger I spent a considerable amount of time moving through socialist and communist circles.
As I have grown older I have begun to see through the rhetoric and propaganda of many systems, cultures, and governments I used to a look up to. Believe me when I say there is no government that deserves humanity currently.