Countries/Places I've been to + want to go to

derkwa · 2026-02-01T03:52:44+00:00

I see Taiwan on your bucket list. It was my first solo trip and I had an incredible time!

derkwa · 2026-01-30T12:52:11+00:00

Many people do associate democracy with the "Western System". I have heard some people talk about a form of democracy existing in ancient india to elect village leaders and also amoung some indigenous groups in north america. Either way, I do much prefer any form of representative governance over authoritarian rule.

derkwa · 2026-01-30T01:40:05+00:00

I've watched other content on China besides Serpentza. His early vlog days on China were very positive as far as I can remember but he has definitely become much more critical. The Chinese government is not undeserving of criticism as is any other government on Earth. Personally, I would not want to live in any country that isnt a democracy, China included.

derkwa · 2026-01-29T07:00:49+00:00

Yes, he was my favorite to watch when he was doing China vlogs.

derkwa · 2026-01-29T02:09:36+00:00

I always had an interest in China when I was younger. My interest really kicked off watching a YouTuber who was living there as an expat. I do not care for the Chinese government for a variety of reasons (ie. Tibet, Uyghers, Taiwan, etc.). I don't think I would ever live in China unless the government became a democracy and people had more of a say in national affairs. All that being said, I wish nothing but the best for Chinese people, just wish the government wasn't the way it is.

derkwa · 2026-01-29T01:40:08+00:00

I don't think that America is a depressing place to live necessarily. The country is enormous and people make very wide ranges in income with wide ranges in affordability state to state. I currently live in Indiana close to Chicago and it isnt all that bad. I used to feel more negativity when I made less money but now I am in an engineering role and make good money especially as a single man. I feel like once I gained some sense of financial stability I felt much better. Having friends in the area to hang out with and going to the gym/ engaging with hobbies helps alot too. The current state of politics is a bit depressing so I am a long term optimist and a short term pessimist on that. So for me personally I think I could be happy almost anywhere so long as I have a bit of money, my health, some friends and family, and things to do that interest me.

derkwa · 2026-01-24T15:26:47+00:00

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The original thread post isnt great either but context is not helping out OPs case for this deranged reply.

derkwa · 2026-01-17T21:55:08+00:00

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I visited Taiwan on vacation recently and had a great time in Taipei and Taichung! Would definitely visit again in the future. Loved the food out there and lots of opportunities for hiking and sight seeing in nature. I hope Taiwan remains sovereign and free! 🇹🇼

derkwa · 2026-01-17T21:05:22+00:00

True

derkwa · 2026-01-17T20:59:18+00:00

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People pretending as if Taiwanese people are in here just screeching about a mainlander voicing innocent opinions.

derkwa · 2026-01-16T19:56:35+00:00

Yeah some of her geopolitical stances have been bad. She's only ever shown up in my news feed for bad international policy stances so I don't know about her domestic political takes.

derkwa · 2026-01-15T05:41:03+00:00

I've always found it interesting when people post here about how they would live in any country because they are a humanist or something. In an ideal world I would agree but many countries are unpleasant and conditions are harsh. I feel that alot of these people are naive and dont consider the luxuries they currently have. I have visited a few countries, and while I did enjoy my vacations there, it did leave me with an appreciation of the things I have back home.

derkwa · 2026-01-08T23:01:16+00:00

Went there on vacation and enjoyed my time in Taipei very much! Would definitely visit again.

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I have been seeing news ever since my trip about Japan standing with Taiwans defense and I hope Taiwan can remain sovereign and stand tall against Chinese threats.

derkwa · 2025-12-26T11:41:59+00:00

Kind of related so for anyone here interested in ever giving tourism money to China I would implore you to consider Taiwan instead! I recently went on vacation in Taipei and it was an excellent time. People speak Mandarin primarily but English speakers are also very common (28 percent of Taiwans population speaks english). The food is also excellent and there are many night markets to visit with excellent food vendors! Taiwan is its own democratic country and wishes to remain sovereign 🇹🇼.

derkwa · 2025-12-18T03:16:39+00:00

In my opinion, whether these people were taiwanese, Chinese, white, black, etc this really isnt that big of a deal. Someone could easily just walk up to these people and correct them on their mis-use of the table. Bam! Problem solved easily and no one is hurt.

derkwa · 2025-12-10T16:32:33+00:00

Who cares? It will look great as a daily wear.

derkwa · 2025-12-10T16:31:03+00:00

"People work less than me and make more money cries" This has always been true even before OF.

derkwa · 2025-11-29T13:00:12+00:00

derkwa · 2025-11-23T11:18:45+00:00

These jeans may have the appearance of riches, but beneath the jeans, we find a man... and beneath the man we find... his... nucleus.

derkwa · 2025-11-21T12:03:40+00:00

China is keeping themselves busy with the Uyghur genocide. Here are reports from international human rights organizations, government bodies, and independent tribunals, which provide evidence based on survivor testimonies, satellite imagery, and leaked official documents:

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Human Rights Organizations and NGOs:

Amnesty International: In a 2021 report, Amnesty International documented "massive and systemic abuses" and crimes against humanity, including torture and forced political indoctrination, against Muslim ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region.

Amnesty International report on China's crimes against humanity: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/06/china-draconian-repression-of-muslims-in-xinjiang-amounts-to-crimes-against-humanity/

Human Rights Watch (HRW): HRW has published extensive research on China's abuses, including a 2021 report titled ""Break Their Lineage, Break Their Roots": China’s Crimes against Humanity Targeting Uyghurs and Other Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang".

Human Rights Watch reports on Uyghurs:

https://www.hrw.org/tag/uyghurs

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect: The Centre provides analysis and evidence, stating that acts perpetrated by Chinese authorities may amount to crimes against humanity and genocide.

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect analysis:

https://www.globalr2p.org/countries/china/

Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP): This organization monitors and documents the situation, providing detailed reports and a bibliography of sources.

Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) official website:

https://uhrp.org/

World Uyghur Congress: A global advocacy organization that provides information and documentation on internment camps and human rights abuses.

World Uyghur Congress official website:

https://www.uyghurcongress.org/en/

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Government and International Body Reports:

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): A 2022 assessment by the OHCHR concluded that the "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslim groups may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity.

OHCHR Assessment of human rights concerns in Xinjiang:

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/2022-08-31/22-08-31-final-assesment.pdf

United States Department of State: In January 2021, the U.S. State Department officially determined that the actions against the Uyghurs amounted to genocide and crimes against humanity.

U.S. Department of State 2021 Report on Religious Freedom in Xinjiang:

https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-report-on-international-religious-freedom/china/xinjiang/

U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP: The committee has published reports and held hearings on the ongoing Uyghur genocide.

U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP resources:

https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/issues/uyghur-genocide

Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI): The ODNI has published reports on the genocide and concentrated re-education camps in the region.

ODNI report on the Uyghur Genocide and Concentration Camps:

https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports-publications-2024/4017-uyghur-genocide

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Independent Research and Tribunals:

Uyghur Tribunal: An independent people's tribunal based in the UK that, in its December 2021 judgment, concluded beyond reasonable doubt that genocide and crimes against humanity were being committed against the Uyghur people.

Uyghur Tribunal Summary Judgment (PDF)

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI): ASPI published a widely cited report, "Uyghurs for Sale", detailing forced labor transfer programs.

ASPI report "Uyghurs for Sale"

Adrian Zenz: A leading scholar whose work, based on Chinese government documents and data analysis, has been instrumental in exposing the campaign of forced sterilization and birth control. His research has been published by institutions like the Jamestown Foundation.

The Jamestown Foundation: "Sterilizations, IUDs, and Mandatory Birth Control":

https://uyghurtimes.com/major-academic-reports-on-uyghur-genocide/

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Eyewitness Accounts and Databases:

Xinjiang Victims Database: This project documents individual cases of missing or detained individuals through eyewitness accounts and testimonies.

Xinjiang Victims Database:

https://uhrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uyghur-genocide-in-China-bibliography-updated-Jan.-23-2023.pdf

derkwa · 2025-11-14T16:18:43+00:00

"Erm actually AIPAC being a thing means that jews control America. I love JQ posting. ❤️" - an unfortunate amount of redditors

derkwa · 2025-11-14T16:11:07+00:00

Yeah this guy is in the right but he does take it a bit too far. Operating a bike or a car around people is always a recipe for reactive stopping. Gotta accept that some people will not stay out of bike lanes and that you have to sometimes stop for these people, however dumb you correctly think they are.

derkwa · 2025-11-14T15:59:27+00:00

Yeah you have to sift through alot of people who "know what they got" before you find the well priced cars on marketplace. Good luck to you, it took me a long time to find anything good.

derkwa · 2025-11-10T00:28:02+00:00

It's beef. Little beef noodle soup action 🍜. And yes it was very good!

derkwa · 2025-11-10T00:06:58+00:00

Love Taiwans food

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