I mean, Temu, Shein, and gacha games suck, there’s no doubt about that. Could China be doing a lot more to reign them in? Absolutely. But I’d argue that even if we’re just focusing on companies making a profit, a Chinese century IS better than the current state of affairs.

For one, as crappy as those companies are, they’re not a monopoly and aren’t likely to become monopolies anytime soon because China has an anti-monopoly law.

Secondly, Elon Musk has threatened to coup Bolivia (and “whoever we want! Deal with it!”) over lithium, and while he is just one example, many western companies have couped or otherwise coerced/destabilised other countries to protect their profitability, and they’re continuing to get away with it scot-free. Coca Cola’s death squads in Colombia is another example that comes to mind. None of China’s companies, as far as I know, have couped or coerced/destablised a country for business interests. I’d say that alone makes for a more peaceful 100 years.

Thirdly, as @SmokinStalin@hexbear.net mentioned, Chinese billionaires have been executed for doing things that go against the public good, whereas billionaires get total impunity in the west, regardless of how much their actions harm the general population. The billionaire class is also accountable to the government, rather than the government being influenced by wealthy donors like we have in much of the west (and other neoliberal countries).

Of course, China can always do better. But I’d be hard-pressed to find how things can get worse (or even make no improvement) under a Chinese century compared to a continuation of what we currently have.

Because that’s sooo much worse than Amazon and and whatever western slop we already have

It’s disgusting what the occupiers are doing to the brave noble people of Palestine. May you and your loved ones be safe and may the genocide quickly end and the perpetrators be brought to justice.

Ew wtf “gated communities” makes it sound like they’re living in some posh suburb in the rich part of town. Disgustingly dishonest use of language.

Queensland

Why am I not surprised? Not that the rest of the country is any better. Looking at you, NT…

I read in this article that the founder of Hamas, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, said that “Israel” will no longer exist by 2027 (I think the original clip of the interview is here). What do you think of his prediction?

I, too, would like to defeat the LGBTQ+ agenda worldwide by having members of the same sex in my inner circle provide me with physical release. I just have to find them first…

Looks like the Americans are throwing satellites at their own people again. How often has this happened? It’s almost as if they are made from burger crumbs. Welp, I guess that’s just what happens in authoritarian regimes where the people don’t even know they’re oppressed. Maybe if they harder, they’ll finally have access to quality engineering…

But seriously though, fuck Boeing. Everything they touch turns to crap.

Why do you even bother arguing with them? You know they’re all just putin bots and wumaos right?

A big serving of communism with Chinese characteristics

Oh look, a serving of racism

I’m the same way

I presume this particular JD Vance does not fuck couches

I swear Zionists are some of the most, if not THE most, thin skinned “people” ever smh

I hope to see a free Palestine within my lifetime, and I hope one day you’ll get to live the rest of your life in your homeland in peace and freedom. Stay safe, comrade.

I don’t have any advice or help for you because I’m in a somewhat similar situation as you. I was also a good student (not quite straight A, but close enough) and thought my education would also give me some form of agency over my life. That, of course, turned out to be completely untrue due to various factors outside my control. I also thought moving out of my small town would give me a fresh start and allow me to finally live a normal life… which never really happened either.

All I can say is I’m sorry this is happening to you, comrade. If you need to talk or vent, my DMs are open

Seconded! I have learned so much about AuDHD from ReadFanon.

If you decide to look into it, just be aware that it may take a while to find the right meds and dosage that works for you. I was so excited to finally have an end to this problem after hearing so many people talk about how miraculous meds were for them, but it took me a few months of trial and error to find the right dosage (something that I think I’m getting closer to but we’re still figuring it out). They do help but don’t get your hopes up expecting miracles (like me, stupidly).