• Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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    11 months ago

    I’d like you to tell me a better way for Xi to swim around in a giant moneybin like Scrooge McDuck.

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        11 months ago

        When you are a dictator, you don’t need a salary.

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          11 months ago

          I’m glad you recognize that, now apply it to western media. There is a huge global protest today. And hardly a whisper from American media.

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            11 months ago

            global protest website only mentions American cities

            Never change, America

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              11 months ago

              That’s the big one on Washington. I don’t think they are coordinated other than the date. There’s one in London.

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            11 months ago

            So you’re anti-propaganda and globally aware, but still spreading CCP propaganda? Why share this article of you want people not to believe in political deception?

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                11 months ago

                But it is your comment, the even more propagandistic one about Xi’s humble, laudable, selfless annual salary

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                  11 months ago

                  I was responding with a source to show money has less meaning in socialism. We tend to view China through a capitalist lens. They have different priorities and goals.

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                    11 months ago

                    Not really. Globally, money still brings power. They have incredibly capitalistic international trade and relations.

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          11 months ago

          I linked an article, you linked nothing but feelings. And because I’m so naive, I’ll treat you to an education. He’s president for life, a dictator. The state provides everything for him. He doesn’t need a 401k.

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          11 months ago

          Do people realize communism is moneyless, because from the comments I’m not sure they realize the goals of socialism?

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              11 months ago

              Source? Why would he? He doesn’t need to, he’s President for life. What’s he gonna buy? Graceland?

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                11 months ago

                “Wealth” doesn’t necessarily mean “money”. I’m sure he can get money if and when he needs it.

                My point is that regardless of what pay he collects on paper, he is extremely wealthy and he exerts control over the distribution of significant wealth within the PRC. Xi is about as communist as Putin is.