this post was submitted on 05 Feb 2026
379 points (89.4% liked)
Memes
54267 readers
1923 users here now
Rules:
- Be civil and nice.
- Try not to excessively repost, as a rule of thumb, wait at least 2 months to do it if you have to.
founded 6 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Idk, being responsible for past colonialism and imperialism, including the transatlantic slave trade, nowadays benefiting from neocolonialism, and taking the side of the US whenever it bullies or bombs random ass countries is a whole lot of evil. The only thing that the EU has going for it is excellent PR.
Dehumanization and ableism, a liberal classic
You said it's better than the others. I contested that based on the history of cruelty perpetuated by and for Europeans and that even to this day many EU countries maintain neocolonial dominance over former colonies and other countries, benefiting from the superexploitation of their people. The EU also whitewashes western crimes constantly and helps demonize any country that seeks a sovereign path (including China). Hell, they profit from the genocide in Gaza and other atrocities worldwide and prosecute protesters locally.
If you want me to agree with you that the present day EU is better you'll have to point to something worse that Russia and especially China are doing.
I stated that the present EU is a hell hole, but oligarch Russia, imperialist america and authoritarian capitalist china are better at being a hell hole nothing more and nothing less.
You imaging me not standing for Gaza or loving colonialism is typical tankie "if your not a Stalinist you must be a neoliberal" is so telling.
You make up a picture in your head, where you are the good guys, everyone else is evil, and nuances dont exist. Same attitude as maga, puti lovers or ai fanboys, just different made up narrative.
The EU is imperialist, just like the US. Russia is run by oligarchs, true, but China is both democratic and a socialist country.
Explicitly tell me how the EU is less bad, let's discuss facts. And no, I didn't assume your position on Gaza or whatever else, I explained what the European leadership's position is.
Freedom of expression Freedom of assembly Surveillance state Freedom of press / censorship Privacy rights Medical security (at least better than USA and russia, dont know enough about chinas medical system to judge) Queer rights Climate destruction (EU is worse than china but better than Russia and USA by relative standards)
Not to say anything of those is good here, just not as bad
Freedom of expression unless you want to wear a hijab.
Freedom of assembly unless you're holding a pro Palestine sign.
Right to privacy unless the US government wants your data.
Freedom of press unless you write pro Russian articles.
Medical security unless you're disabled or can't work.
Queer rights unless you're trans.
Wow sounds like the lesser evil for sure. Definitely a region worth celebrating
All valid criticism I would share (even if not to that degree) . That's why I said its a capitalist hell hole and never celebrated anything (found your little strawman;)
Now you tell me: in which of the three others mentioned in the meme the situation is better?
P.S: There are a lot of pro Palestine demos, I go to them once a month, my grandpa is disabled and nearly everything is covered by inssurcance, I have never heard of censorship of pro Russian articles (but like Gaza, mainstream media will be very biased, which is a problem), trans people face no legal discrimination (but authoritarian and conservatives try to change that, which is a major problem)
Dont get me wrong, I think the EU is an imperialistic system with lots of problems which need to be abolished in favor of a better, classless society. Still the material conditions to do that are better than in the 3 world powers at the moment
Why do you think imperialist capitalist countries are closer to socialism than an existing socilaist state?
Because we of the global south aren't humans to treatlerites like this, our pain suffering and exploitation is simply how things are and thus doesn't matter.
Yep, just want them to admit to that.