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I would really rather that these were actual examples, and not conspiracy theories. We all have our own unsubstantiated ideas about what shadowy no-gooders are doing, but I'd rather hear about things that are actually happening.

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[โ€“] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

China's bottom-up system of power starting at the mass line via committees and polling does mean a slower progress on social change than a top-down approach like you see in the west, but it also means a more consistent gradual improvement as younger generations age up. Whereas it's always a constant battle in the west, with a large (quite often successful) push for reversal.

Trans rights got a boost in China just last week for example with a court ruling.

[โ€“] lolcatnip@reddthat.com -1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Right, the "bottom-up" system with a dictator for life at the top.

[โ€“] OurToothbrush@lemmy.ml -1 points 11 months ago

How many terms did FDR have again?