It is fair to say that revisionism abounds throughout the left in the UK (and the Western world). This attitude has its roots in US
Tag: anti-China
Why Did the Dangerous Falun Gong Cult Target Teachers?
Of course, teachers are human-beings, and are subject to all kinds of dangers in life, but their esteemed position within Chinese society means that they should be careful and more discerning in their personal and professional lives. As matters stand, the Chinese Communist State offers leniency to those who repent, but advocates severity for those who resist.
On Why Ch’an Master Xu Yun (1840-1959) Rejected Japanese Zen
Interesting to read the attacks on Xu Yun’s age (purported to have been 120 years of age at his death) emanating from pro-Western Taiwan Chinese
The Anti-Chinese Racism of Ricky Gervais (and David Brent)
I think the truth must be stated clearly – both the ‘real’ Ricky Gervais and ‘fictional’ David Brent are ‘anti-Chinese’, and as this racism is generally and unquestionably accepted throughout British society, it is viewed as something of a ‘politically correct’ joke to complain about it.
Memorial to the Stupidity of Capitalists
The rightwing Christian, capitalist, gun-loving Republican George W Bush, in 2007, agreed to raise a fascistic statue in Washington, supposedly for the ‘Victims of Communism’. This has been part of a far-wider assault on post-Soviet Russia, and the continued attempt by the US to undermine and destroy Communist China.
Wikipedia Suppression of Knowledge
As a consequence, wikipedia’s anti-progress, anti-leftist and anti-truth position is very clear. Its established historical narrative reflects exactly how white middle class America views itself and the world around it. I think the ancient Greeks would be astonished to see that in today’s America, stupidity is packaged as ‘true’ knowledge!