Lmao, bourgeois "democracy" is only a democracy for capitalists. Real democracy like that of mainland China actually serves the people by improving their lives, lifting them from poverty, building infrastructure and making goods more affordable for workers, as you can see in this article.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 11 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

The UK’s 99 year imperialist lease was up, thus marking the end of the century of humiliation for the people of Hong Kong. Just yesterday I explained six ways to Sunday how misguided it is to call China autocratic/authoritarian/totalitarian, and why our governments and corporate media consistently tell us that it is that https://lemmy.ml/post/14407407

[+] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works -9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

It's a one-party state.

If the majority of the island taking to the streets doesn't count for anything, pick a better lie.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

The United States is also a one-party state, but with typical American extravagance, they have two of them. — Julius Nyerere

Whether a bourgeois democracy has two parties or a thousand, it’s still a democracy of the capitalist class at the expense of the working class.

BBC: Study: US is an oligarchy, not a democracy

The US is dominated by a rich and powerful elite.

So concludes a recent study by Princeton University Prof Martin Gilens and Northwestern University Prof Benjamin I Page.

This is not news, you say.

Perhaps, but the two professors have conducted exhaustive research to try to present data-driven support for this conclusion. Here's how they explain it:

Multivariate analysis indicates that economic elites and organised groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on US government policy, while average citizens and mass-based interest groups have little or no independent influence.

Yes, China is a one party state: the party of the working class.

[–] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.ml 0 points 6 months ago

The first sector composed of members from industrial, commercial and financial backgrounds. They are mostly elected by corporate votes and is the highest portion of uncontested subsectors

Such a vibrant democracy, electing officials by corporate vote.