• filoria@lemmy.ml
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    2 年前

    The problem is that wealth correlates directly with power in the West. You’ll never see a Western billionaire get Jack Ma’d, and that’s the problem: Western billionaires have less accountability and more rights than the average citizen.

    • kent_eh@lemmy.ca
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      2 年前

      Jack Ma didn’t get knocked down because he’s rich.

      It was because he pissed off the CPC.

      Not that I want to defend any mega-rich person, but he seemed to be using the influence that his wealth allowed him to speak out against actual oppressors.

      • OtakuAltair@lemm.ee
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        2 年前

        There are no good billionaires. Only people who bypass regulations and cause immense suffering can get there. Idk why y’all are so mad about China getting rid of one lol

        • kent_eh@lemmy.ca
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          2 年前

          The world ain’t binary.

          Even among shitty billionaires there is a range of more and less bad.

    • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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      2 年前

      You’re saying that like it’s a unique problem to the West. Do you think Asian billionaires don’t have extra rights and latitude?