As an Australian who gets bombarded by the US point of view and agenda from their tech companies - I think America could do with an outside influence undermining the government's point of view.

As the post points out - the US government is doing an incredibly shitty job looking out for its citizens, and if they were afraid of a propaganda machine holding them accountable and creating civil unrest it might be for the best.

It's just a shame the power that owns the means to do that happens to be china. I wonder if things will return to normal once the citizens pack away the guillotine

[–] WamGams@lemmy.ca 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Undermining the US government's point of view is one thing, but the argument could be made they are undermining your viewpoint more than the US government's.

[–] mynameisigglepiggle@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Oh for sure. I guess I despair because I don't see a way out of the bullshit without civil unrest, but I think we have all grown weak and soft in the middle and are just willing to take it. I'm not sure it's possible anymore and feel like the human race as a whole are just becoming slaves.

I used to think the USA at least had a semblance of justice and fairness especially compared to China, but I think it really is just every man for themselves now and greed is all that matters.

It's not much better here in Australia either. There is no sense of community, or trying to build a better society. It's almost applauded to be corrupt and selfish.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Can you recommend a remote area of Australia that's not terribly prone to fires and has good Internet? I may have to join you in November.

[–] UnpluggedFridge@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

The government does a shitty job, but it is representative. American culture is dominated by billionaire worship, consumerism, and greed. We shouldn't be so surprised when our elected officials share our values.