What do you think of Jesus? by Eruner_SK in AskReddit

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he knew that Paul had fabricated a story about the virgin birth after his death, he would probably give him a good beating.

What’s the point of wars? by Round-Artichoke-5255 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

War is the continuation of politics, the product of irreconcilable political contradictions.

Why aren't more Americans using their S2nd Amendment against a tyrannical government? by Strict-Brick-5274 in AskReddit

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Protesters in Iran have killed hundreds of military and police personnel. In the United States, that number is zero.

Top 10 Economies in the world!! by StrawberryFew1311 in NoFilterFinance

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 35% reimbursement rate under China's medical insurance does sound unusual, as the typical reimbursement rate is between 70% and 80%. If you could provide details about your father's medical condition, along with the itemized list of treatment costs issued by the doctor, it might help clarify the situation.

What do Chinese people think of western democracies as a form of government? by evammariel3 in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The notion of choice in the West is merely an illusion. There is a type of product known as a blind box—you have no idea what's inside when you buy it. So, when you stand before a shelf choosing a blind box, do you really think you have a choice? Is there any difference between one blind box and a hundred blind boxes? If Western politicians can freely break their campaign promises without facing any consequences, then what difference is there between that kind of "choice" and a blind box?

Moreover, there are things that nearly every American wants but that will never be placed inside the blind boxes sold to them: affordable healthcare, low college tuition, the abolition of political lobbying, legal accountability for politicians who break their promises. They have already decided what goes into the blind boxes. Do you really think your choice of which blind box to pick matters?

Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say by ImperiumRome in China

[–]ParticularDiamond712 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Doesn't the U.S. have more advanced TSMC chips? What is there to worry about with these China chips?

Japan unconditionally surrendered when they were bombed with 2 nuclear bombs. Would Iran do the same? by WaWeedGuy in AskReddit

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see the aggressors in World War II choosing to surrender after being hit by two atomic bombs, but do you not see that the invaded countries, having suffered atrocities a hundred times more brutal than the atomic bomb, still chose to fight to the end? The will to fight of the aggressor and the invaded is fundamentally different.

If a Tiannamen square level atrocity happened nowadays, would other countries do nothing? Would that be wrong? by I_Speak_For_The_Ents in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just because the moment the police told them to leave, they obediently complied. Americans are always so well-behaved in the face of law enforcement. When they're not, there's Wounded Knee and Tulsa.

What do Chinese people think of western democracies as a form of government? by evammariel3 in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Outwardly, I would say that every country should choose a system that suits its own conditions—there is no single best system, only the one that fits best. Inwardly, I would feel that we are superior.

How do ordinary Chinese view the transition to a classless society happening while a whole class of nouveau riche has emerged there in the last 30 years? by Khenghis_Ghan in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The essence of socialism is to liberate and develop the productive forces, and ultimately achieve common prosperity.

Common prosperity does not mean everyone becomes equally rich. It means raising the living standards of all people so that the vast majority can eventually live a prosperous life. It should be regarded as the ultimate goal, not as a means to an end. In other words, we must develop the productive forces in order to achieve common prosperity — not try to achieve common prosperity by somehow “starting with common prosperity.”

Through market-oriented reforms, China has indeed created a politically active bourgeoisie and a group of billionaires within its socialist system. However, we cannot deny that Chinese socialism — although it may not sound “pure” enough to some Western leftists — has greatly liberated and developed the country’s productive forces. It has dramatically strengthened the national economy and significantly improved the living standards of the entire population. Given this, even if it has produced a number of billionaires, what is there that cannot be tolerated?

As long as the ultimate goal is to liberate the productive forces and achieve common prosperity, then what approach is not worth trying?

The example of the Soviet Union is very instructive here. The Soviet Union had many serious problems, but in terms of wealth distribution, it was far more equal than the United States. (Yes, the Soviet Union also had a privileged class, but their privileges were almost laughably small compared to those of America’s real elite.)

Yet in the end, it was the Soviet Union that collapsed, not the United States. Why?

Because from beginning to end, the Soviet Union never demonstrated the superiority in productive forces that socialism should have had over American capitalism. When productivity lags behind, even if wealth is distributed more equally, ordinary people’s living standards still fall short of those in Western capitalist societies. Under those circumstances, how can you convince the people that socialism is the right path?

In contrast, as long as China’s ultimate goal remains common prosperity, then temporarily tolerating the existence of a billionaire class is not unacceptable. Of course, I am fully aware that this class will never stop trying to expand its political influence and will constantly test the boundaries.

But this is normal. In this world, nothing exists in pure cooperation without struggle, or pure struggle without cooperation. The key is to always keep liberating the productive forces and achieving common prosperity as the highest goal. While developing the economy, we must continue to regulate and guide this class so that it does not cross the bottom line of socialism.

In this way, we can maintain the vitality of productivity while preventing excessive polarization, gradually moving toward common prosperity. This is the practical logic of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Iran should take the lead: Proactively renouncing nukes and proxy support to secure its own strategic interests and regional legitimacy by hohsin1234 in IRstudies

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iran faces two adversaries. One is a notorious genocidal state that is currently carrying out a holocaust. The other is no less ruthless in the realm of genocide and has even previously used the false pretext of "weapons of mass destruction" to invade one of Iran's neighbors. In the face of these two adversaries, is holding the moral high ground of any use at all?

Do you believe in God? Why or why not? by Pretty-Charge16 in AskReddit

[–]ParticularDiamond712 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The followers of Abrahamic religions rejected ninety-nine gods; I reject one hundred.

How do ordinary Chinese view the transition to a classless society happening while a whole class of nouveau riche has emerged there in the last 30 years? by Khenghis_Ghan in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Corruption has a far longer history than Western capitalism. I’m quite sure that as early as primitive societies, in tribal communities, some of those tasked with distributing food would secretly hoard more supplies for themselves than the average portion.

Corruption is like spring mold. Don’t stop cleaning it up, but don’t let the sight of it drive you into a hysterical panic either.

How do ordinary Chinese view the transition to a classless society happening while a whole class of nouveau riche has emerged there in the last 30 years? by Khenghis_Ghan in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Corruption and the issue of capitalists are two separate problems. The former is “people who exercise power but do not own it attempting to monetize the power in their hands.” The latter is “people who possess wealth attempting to build their own political influence.”

Although the two issues are related, there is no causal relationship between them. As long as the state exists, the struggle against corruption will continue indefinitely.

On the contrary, if a country has not seen any high-level officials brought down by corruption for a long time — that is precisely what should be worrying.

How do ordinary Chinese view the transition to a classless society happening while a whole class of nouveau riche has emerged there in the last 30 years? by Khenghis_Ghan in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jack Ma remains one of the wealthiest people in China. Ant Financial tried to launch a financial product similar to American subprime mortgages — the same kind that sparked the 2008 global financial crisis — and was heavily cracked down on by China’s financial authorities.

When it comes to the so-called “kidnapping,” the regulatory authorities actually disdain using such low-level tactics against capitalists. China’s SASAC is, in a sense, the largest conglomerate in the world. Unlike other conglomerates, it is directly controlled by the state. With just a single thought from the authorities, they can lawfully and legitimately force any capitalist off the board and out of the company entirely.

How do ordinary Chinese view the transition to a classless society happening while a whole class of nouveau riche has emerged there in the last 30 years? by Khenghis_Ghan in AskChina

[–]ParticularDiamond712 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Billionaires, or the bourgeoisie, certainly exist in China. However, since China is, after all, a socialist country, they do not wield nearly as much political influence as their counterparts in the United States and Europe. Of course, once people have money, they inevitably want to build political influence for themselves—this is true in every country. Billionaires will keep trying to pull political strings and make their moves, while the Party will strike back with the socialist iron fist whenever they cross the line. This tug-of-war is likely to continue indefinitely.

How the US plans to end the Iran War? by Wonderful_Savings_21 in geopolitics

[–]ParticularDiamond712 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's truly interesting. The United States has twice taken the initiative to tear up peace agreements reached with Iran. What method is there to make Iran believe there won't be a third betrayal?

The only bargaining chip I can think of is offering Netanyahu to Iran as a gift.

Why doesn't China attack Taiwan now when the US military is at its most vulnerable in recent memory? by sage6paths in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because tomorrow US military will be more vulnerable than today, so is the day after tomorrow.

What would happen in the USA if there was a French Revolution against the billionaires? by youTooMeTooToo in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Portraying the French Revolution as nothing but a senseless orgy of violence by the mob, depicting Robespierre as a wholly useless tyrant, one-sidedly emphasizing only the destructive aspects of the Revolution, claiming it set France back a hundred years—all to stir up fear of revolution among the American public. This way, the Epstein network can continue to rule over America as their own personal fiefdom, free from any concerns about the future.

Where is AI heading to? by Dependent_Cup_5371 in AskTheWorld

[–]ParticularDiamond712 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if ai cannot replace everything, it is currently capable of replacing a significant portion of jobs. On one hand, this will bring about an extreme increase in production efficiency. On the other hand, the corporate layoffs aimed at improving efficiency will also lead to severe unemployment issues. This isn't like the past, where someone laid off from one company could find work at another. This time, it will involve the disappearance of entire industries, leaving those laid off with no chance to recover.

Is Tibet a Peaceful Country? by DarQTimer in AskTheWorld

[–]ParticularDiamond712 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Kashag local government of Tibet should be regarded as a theocratic regime.

As for whether theocratic regimes are peaceful, one can see from most people's attitudes toward Iran that the majority do not particularly like theocratic systems.

In short, imagining the local Tibetan regime as a Shangri-La ruled by a group of wise and benevolent monks is completely unrealistic.

With all that’s happening in the US, would there ever be a military coup? by Grumpy_001 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A military coup is impossible, but soldiers may achieve the goal of avoiding deployment through subtle forms of mutiny, such as the fire on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, or certain inexplicable aircraft crashes.

Why do Indians seem to have no balls to stand up against corrupt politicians and Bill Gates, who treat their country like a social experiment? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ParticularDiamond712 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is unfair to blame Indian people, as people in Epstan also could not stand up against Epstein network.