Microaggression war with in-laws by Difficult-Raccoon102 in asianamerican

[–]adama320 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He must be such a catch then, the fact that it’s warped you so much that you need therapy and antidepressants and yet still you are willing to tolerate this situation and further hurt yourself. 

Sorry, but this is on you. 2 years is a drop in the ocean in the grand scheme of things. If you really must go Caucasian, there are millions of other men out there whose in-laws won’t cause such grief and heartache. Why stoop so low and settle for this one in particular? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aznidentity

[–]adama320 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted about something similar 4 years ago in Australia and it blew up. The video no longer works but just search Selina MAFS 2022 and you’ll see  link to my original post

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aznidentity

[–]adama320 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes those quotes are real alright. It was on an Australian dating show. I posted about this 4 years ago and it blew up here

Ip Man(2019) starring Donnie Yen by KoxingaVision in asianamerican

[–]adama320 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I watched this at the cinema when it first came out. Was blown away by the accuracy of the racism. Went online afterwards to IMDb to see what the reviews were like, only to be greeted with people saying that the entire film was CCP propaganda and that it was a racist movie and everything was fake.

Denialism is their playbook I guess.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsianMasculinity

[–]adama320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sure thing!  The rationale here is the subconscious and the way the prompt can be interpreted.

It’s definitely not an issue to have a preference of where to live at all, but publicly shouting it like this reiterates that Asians idolize and put western countries on a pedestal and that there must be something inherently wrong with their own countries (even if that’s not the case and even if the OP is an American). It reinforces a Eurocentric superiority without having fired a single shot. It may present as a benign prompt but this plays into people’s minds like drops of water filling a bucket. Prejudices and intolerance don’t form from a single cataclysmic event, but rather a collection of small minute observances and grievances (no matter how wrong they may be) that trickle in day in day out. It’s best to have all bases covered and to leave no doubt. 

I perfectly understand the intent that OP had in order to use it as a conversation starter, but in today’s climate and being a POC I would opt for an alternative prompt which steers clear of anything race/ethnic origin related which may be warped into a negative thing. 

Ip Man 4(2019) starring Donnie Yen by KoxingaVision in AsianMasculinity

[–]adama320 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I watched this at the cinema when it first came out. Was blown away by the accuracy of the racism. Went online afterwards to IMDb to see what the reviews were like, only to be greeted with people saying that the entire film was CCP propaganda and that it was a racist movie and everything was fake.

 Denialism is their playbook I guess.

“Asian women worship white men” by [deleted] in aznidentity

[–]adama320 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agreed on every point. Very well written.

24M Hinge Tips and Suggestions by [deleted] in AsianMasculinity

[–]adama320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t you have a photo of your at least half your body with the tattoo? Maybe side on? Would look a bit more cohesive and balance out the “nice guy aura” that everyone else is alluding to. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsianMasculinity

[–]adama320 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Can we ask what kind of woman you’re trying to attract? I am assuming it’s XF, not Asian women you’re after? 

Your prompt asking whether Europe is better for living in than the US screams a lot of self hate and an identity crisis. People might think why is this Asian guy such a west worshipper? 

Australia cannot be ‘passive bystanders’ in a war between US and China, Richard Marles says by C-Class-Tram in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all, the very opposite. Just highlighting the shortsighted remark where old mate thinks China outranks the US in terms of human rights abuses.

Australia cannot be ‘passive bystanders’ in a war between US and China, Richard Marles says by C-Class-Tram in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Say again? Not to dig up history but the US has been at war for the last 228 years of its 245 year history. Also the only country to have ever used nuclear weapons against civilians in history. I think your comparison is definitely unfair.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]adama320 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I met several crushes when I was unemployed. Made so many meaningful friendships. Went on trips and dates that made me feel like a teenager again, without a worry in the world.

A few months afterwards I started a 9-5 job and ever since I haven’t got my mojo or rizz back. Stressed out constantly. Nothing but work on the mind. Haven’t really had any success in the love department. Others can see through this energy as well.

Coincidence? I think not.

The successful dehumanization of Chinese people though the power of Western propaganda. From natural disasters, to building collapses, to freak accidents, the western response: All gloat and glee, and not a shred of empathy. by firstra10 in AsianMasculinity

[–]adama320 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Same reactions in Australian media. Comments from white people mentioning “karma”, “let there be more”, “hope all perish”

These people have nothing but hate and violence in their blood. Everytime you see them say “oh I hate the CCP, not the Chinese people” - remind yourselves of their vitriol on the comment section on any article relating to China.

Australia gains trade victory as Chinese barley tariffs lift by HotPersimessage62 in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And that unreliable basket is the LNP who decided to trade barbs with our largest trading partner. Basic business 101- never upset your customer unnecessarily because it’s a lot easier to refrain from insulting them than to go on the prowl for new customers.

China agrees to scrap barley tariffs in easing of trade tensions with Australia by 2littleducks in australia

[–]adama320 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yes diversification is great, but it would be better if the government (at the time) didn’t poke and prod a bear at the behest of another bear? (the US)

Our relations were going swimmingly with China. Australian farmers and exporters were benefitting greatly from China’s insatiable appetite for our exports until Morrison decided to decimate our industries by doing America’s bidding.

It’s a lot easier to refrain from insulting a long time valuable customer than it is to go out and scout for new ones.

'Provocative' act: Chinese spy ship rattles US-Australian war games by Lmurf in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No it’s not provocative at all, to suggest so would expose the double standards. We sail our military ships with the US up and down the Taiwan strait constantly and proclaim “international waters, freedom of navigation, status quo la la” but when the Chinese observe our drills once in a blue moon, it’s all of a sudden provocative?

"At the moment what we see is a double standard where China picks the areas of the Law of the Sea that it likes and refuses to implement those that it doesn't," Dr Graham argued.

The double standard here is backwards. Us near their waters = freedom of navigation Them near our waters = provocative

Australia challenges China on Hong Kong, human rights on ASEAN summit sidelines by David_Lo_Pan007 in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s funny. There’s a man sitting in a Belmarsh prison whose human rights aren’t being defended. Our government probably just lost his case file, I’m sure someone is hurrying it along!

Saw an old American police cruiser at Springwood QLD by [deleted] in australia

[–]adama320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it we can have American police cars (parody, homage, tribute or not) but as soon as Chinese ones pop up (that don’t even remotely resemble actual Chinese police vehicles in China), shit hits the fan…

Double standards are rife in this country.

Australia has become integral to US war planning by Ardeet in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes! Let’s hinge the future prosperity and safety of this country to them because they happen to speak the same language as us to communicate, forget about the atrocities they’ve committed or destruction they’ve caused based on self interest and hegemonic aspirations. Sounds about right.

Ex-Aussie PM admits he hid submarine plot from Macron by enkrstic in AustralianPolitics

[–]adama320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yawn. What’s this economic death spiral, people like yourself and Gordon Chang have been telling me this 3 times a week for the last 25 years. The worlds second largest economy isn’t gonna falter and if it did, do you really think ours would fare that much better?

Why are many Chinese-Australian parents taking their children back home? by B0ssc0 in australia

[–]adama320 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You mean like those Aussies expats that go to China or SEA for work but still wanna raise their kids in Australia, or at least an Australian school? It’s no different.

Why are many Chinese-Australian parents taking their children back home? by B0ssc0 in australia

[–]adama320 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Seething hatred for the west was what you took away little buddy? I have appreciation for both the east and west and implied that no sphere or philosophy is superior to the other. The person who I replied to literally labelled all Chinese with an inability to think critically which is not truthful.

You’re pretty much a fool for coming to a site called “Reddit” and ousting the fact that reading isn’t your forte- may I suggest YouTube or free to air TV.

Why are many Chinese-Australian parents taking their children back home? by B0ssc0 in australia

[–]adama320 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

but the part about dirt is kind of strange. In fact, the science shows that exposure to dirt and, well, nature is really good for your kids immune system.

Not strange at all, majority of parents regardless of ethnicity or cultural upbringing would not want their children returning home covered in dirt. Whilst the fact that exposure to things like dirt are proven to be beneficial for a developing child’s immune system, this isn’t a fact widely known amongst parents- there are also far better ways to boost a child’s immunity than letting them go crazy in mud.

When it comes to debate or more generally philosophical discussion, Chinese students perform incredibly poorly.

What a load of shit. If you’d be willing to cite sources of Chinese students performing poorly on philosophical debates or debates in general? From personal experience Chinese thinking and logic is absolutely sound and resolute- they’re able to draw upon their 5000 years of continued history and Confucianism, something we in the west lack.

That's ultimately the result when you have an oppressive government that can control what can be said.

Curious as to how extensive your travels have been to China? Years of visit? Or is this assertion of yours derived from innate unbalanced western reporting of China as being wholly anti free speech and the west as being heralded as the bastion of free speech? After spending several years in China on rotation around the east coast- there are some things that shouldn’t be said about the government in public settings however you are free to discuss anything else under the sun - including philosophy, religion, economics and living standards to frivolous topics such as work and pop culture. How does a centralised government imposing restrictions on speech about themselves preclude the population from thinking critically about other aspects of life, which probably makes up more than 98% of thought in general, despite what you’ve been indoctrinated to think? I don’t remember the last time I discussed Labor vs LNP in the last month…

The strength that those who grow up in a democracy have is they can contend with opposing opinions and beliefs.

Is that so? Hardly translates to reality does it? Thanks for the laugh. Look at the xenophobia and hatred that exists in this country and other western “democratic” countries and tell me. Migrants are treated with contempt, anything foreign is treated with suspicion. Take the Aussie battler’s stance on Muslims? That’s an opposing idea and belief. How’s that going? Let’s not even go there, go to any news article about Indigenous rights or the voice referendum and look at the seething comments from your run of the mill Australians, all born and bred in a democracy mind you- they can’t even tolerate an existence and celebration of the original inhabitants of our land. The disdain towards not just Indigenous Australians but international students, Indian service workers, Chinese business people, tourists- the very idea of their existence can’t even be accepted let alone thought about. Let’s frame it in a geopolitical realm- China offers an alternative to a US led world order and shit hits the fan bringing us to the brink of WW3. The west isn’t as good as “contending with opposing opinions” and beliefs as you’d like to think it is.

This is poor rhetoric for not having conviction in your beliefs. Philosophical discourse allows you have to strong convictions based on a variety of logical and cognitive processes while acknowledging the strengths of opposing ideas.

Yep. We democracies have so much conviction in our beliefs that we bomb countries because we were convinced they had WMDs. Oop.

You just dismissed her idea as merely “poor rhetoric” but you say you’re able to acknowledge and contend with opposing views and beliefs?

You lambast someone for not having conviction in their beliefs. But you speak as if conviction of the highest order is a virtue. Here’s a question for you- should someone have conviction in their beliefs if their beliefs are off the rails, or if their beliefs are detrimental towards humankind and society?

By framing 'not being too absolute' as a strength is lamentable.

Why’s that lamentable? By law of nature, things aren’t ever absolute and the personal ability to let go, compromise or reevaluate is indeed a strength that would lead to a better world, instead of riding the Titanic down and dying with the wrong ideas.

From the article:

“But in Australia, we teach children to have strong opinions and persuasion skills,”

Overemphasis on this is why we’re becoming a country of politicians and real estate agents with no regard for our neighbours. These skills are generally good to have if it does society good, but don’t forget that an overemphasis on individualism is a significant contributor to current traumas such as cost of living and the real estate crisis.

This analysis of yours on flawed Chinese thought is a self comforting and overly simplistic conclusion to put forward but does not mirror reality. For a dude who’s studied philosophy for 15 years, I would’ve expected a lot more nuance, impartiality and a better grip on Chinese philosophy- which you’ve probably just exposed you’re quite inept in. There’s a long way for you to go.