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U.S. military shoots down suspected Chinese surveillance balloon

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Post by dang »

jasmer wrote: post #301
pxc wrote: post #102

I am so tired of China being used to stoke American jingoism, of politicians making a contest of who is really 'tough on China' and, most horrifyingly, of seeing other USians online practically salivate as they fantasize about a war with China. It's some cold war boogieman horseshit. And it's depressing to watch here on Hacker News, too, any comments that question the beating of those war drums go dead. Yesterday I h…

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Post by dang »

daguava wrote: post #385
pxc wrote: post #102

I am so tired of China being used to stoke American jingoism, of politicians making a contest of who is really 'tough on China' and, most horrifyingly, of seeing other USians online practically salivate as they fantasize about a war with China. It's some cold war boogieman horseshit. And it's depressing to watch here on Hacker News, too, any comments that question the beating of those war drums go dead. Yesterday I h…

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We've banned this account for egregiously (and frequently) violating the site guidelines. You can't post like this here, regardless of how wrong someone else is or you feel they are.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

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Post by dang »

galacticaactual wrote: post #286
pxc wrote: post #102

I am so tired of China being used to stoke American jingoism, of politicians making a contest of who is really 'tough on China' and, most horrifyingly, of seeing other USians online practically salivate as they fantasize about a war with China. It's some cold war boogieman horseshit. And it's depressing to watch here on Hacker News, too, any comments that question the beating of those war drums go dead. Yesterday I h…

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You can't do this here, and we ban accounts that post like this, so please don't do it again.

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Post by dang »

stcroixx wrote: post #132
pxc wrote: post #102

I am so tired of China being used to stoke American jingoism, of politicians making a contest of who is really 'tough on China' and, most horrifyingly, of seeing other USians online practically salivate as they fantasize about a war with China. It's some cold war boogieman horseshit. And it's depressing to watch here on Hacker News, too, any comments that question the beating of those war drums go dead. Yesterday I h…

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It's not what this site is for, and destroys what it is for.

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Post by dang »

unity1001 wrote: post #156
stcroixx wrote: post #132

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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> their continued atrocities Before it comes to China's alleged atrocities that every single Muslim country's parliamentarians and diplomants say they dont exist: Have you yet persecuted and jailed those who murdered 1 million in Iraq?

Please don't take HN threads further into flamewar—especially not ideological or nationalistic flamewar.

It's not what this site is for, and destroys what it is for.

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Post by blast »

akomtu wrote: post #233
yohanshi wrote: post #158

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As a taiwanese who lurks on hacker news for many years but when I saw this post I had to make an account. You are dead wrong, China is an enemy of the free world, pure and simple. South Koreans and Ukrainians would agree with me here. Especially since China has declared no limit friendship with russia

Has anyone noticed that the three dictators are named Putin Kim Xi? The dark overlord behind them all loves spicy food.

Poutine isn't spicy.

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Post by pard68 »

SpeedilyDamage wrote: post #717
notjoemama wrote: post #670

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I disagree and while I think I understand what you're saying I'm surprised by it. News is often intentionally devicive, misleading, and salacious for a reason. Being affected by propaganda does not come anywhere near a need for therapy. In fact I'd say it is a sign someone has critical thinking and a likely a fair base of information. In the face of the facade of trust clearly lying or engaging in rhetoric, hyperbole…

I think it's a key skill for an adult to have, to be aware of one's own emotional state and be able to self regulate based on that awareness. If someone struggles to apply that to the consumption of news media, I worry about their ability to apply this skill to events in life that are much more impactful, like a speeding ticket or the loss of a job.

I suspect we have different ideas of both consumption and "pleasant". Almost without a doubt no one but my wife would pick up on changes when I do not consume politics, news, media, etc.. I am more pleasant to be around because I listen more and pay more attention.

If, for example, I took the three hours a week I dedicate to news consumption and gave that time to my wife, and if I have fewer worries and distractions, of course I would be more pleasant to be around. You give some more of your time and attention and they'll think you're more pleasant too.

No need to call names or be rude, maybe your media consumption is detrimental to your wellbeing :)

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Post by SpeedilyDamage »

pard68 wrote: post #967
SpeedilyDamage wrote: post #717

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think it's a key skill for an adult to have, to be aware of one's own emotional state and be able to self regulate based on that awareness. If someone struggles to apply that to the consumption of news media, I worry about their ability to apply this skill to events in life that are much more impactful, like a speeding ticket or the loss of a job.

I suspect we have different ideas of both consumption and "pleasant". Almost without a doubt no one but my wife would pick up on changes when I do not consume politics, news, media, etc.. I am more pleasant to be around because I listen more and pay more attention. If, for example, I took the three hours a week I dedicate to news consumption and gave that time to my wife, and if I have fewer worries and distractions,…

If your mood is improved, to the degree that someone comments on it, by reducing general news media consumption, you’re not in control of your emotions to a degree an adult should be in control of their emotions, and should seek professional help to regain that control.

The fact that you believe I’ve called anyone a name or insulted anyone by saying that is a good example of what I’m talking about, as I did no such thing.

Even in this convo you’re struggling to not get emotional; that’s not great! You don’t have to live like that. Don’t avoid therapy to spite a random person on the Internet… at least consider it.

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Post by unity1001 »

dang wrote: post #965
unity1001 wrote: post #156

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> their continued atrocities Before it comes to China's alleged atrocities that every single Muslim country's parliamentarians and diplomants say they dont exist: Have you yet persecuted and jailed those who murdered 1 million in Iraq?

Please don't take HN threads further into flamewar—especially not ideological or nationalistic flamewar. It's not what this site is for, and destroys what it is for. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

But why is the parent comment not flagged and collapsed then?

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Post by cuteboy19 »

tonymet wrote: post #955
cuteboy19 wrote: post #749

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Where will you find the ladder to reach 58,000 feet? Or is idle conspiracism not bothered by physics at all?

we spy on china and they spy on us. it’s a possibility. and they have good reason to lie about it to avoid embarrassment or worse

I'm not sure what this has to do with anything either of us has said?
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