[ericmay]

You’re probably right based on the amount of downvotes you’re getting. I don’t use TikTok or much in the way of social media, but if you’re saying it’s true, with a reasonable conjecture and you’re getting downvoted I think the probability of you being correct is increased.

It’s not so much that you actually are right, but that you’re exposing a contrarian idea that doesn’t align with either CCP apologists or certain leftists in the US, so they’ll try to silence comments like yours (and mine) to make it appear that they aren’t popular or worth discussing.

(you’ll see a subsequent increase in downvotes for me too for expressing interest).

[echelon]

All of my posts critical of the CCP get heavily downvoted before eventually climbing back into the positive. They're usually not countered with an argument, or if they are, they're usually nuanced and appreciate that this is a complex issue.

Too much nationalism is dangerous, but I fear we've slipped into a state of disaffection that will cause us to lose the lead.

I think there is a lot at risk if China's tech sector and export industry eclipses the West. Our jobs, standard of living, and strong democracy might be eroded.

Not everyone in America has the same experience or opportunity. But I felt like we were getting better. I can't see that progress continuing in a world dominated by a totalitarian regime.

Covid, extreme partisanship, and the growing threat of China make the future seem bleaker than it did half a decade ago.

[teclordphrack2]

"that will cause us to lose the lead." Good.

[lowiqengineer]

Are you advocating censorship? So much for the tolerant right!

[ericmay]

Me? I voted for Obama both times, wanted Bernie to win the Democratic nomination both times, and will be voting for Biden this time around, albeit reluctantly.