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Opinion: Last Word by Melektaus on the Rule of Law

July 23, 2013 by melektaus 16 Comments

I'm getting sick of this "debate" on the rule of law (or laws in general). It's a recurring theme marred in confusion. So I will try to make this as simple as possible. Just let this "debate" die in this thread because it is distracting, boring and I'm just goddamn sick of it. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Last Word by Melektaus on the Rule of Law

Cult of personality mindset and Xi Jinping (aside)

June 12, 2013 by melektaus 12 Comments

  You've ever noticed how many American news personalities and pundits always talk about personality when they are comparing Xi Jinping with his predecessor Hu Jintao? Hu is described as lacking in this while Xi is often described as having more of it. See this latest Charlie Rose interview with Richard McGregor on the latest meeting between Xi and Obama and notice … [Read more...] about Cult of personality mindset and Xi Jinping (aside)

A note on “cultural relativism”

June 7, 2013 by melektaus 14 Comments

I’ve noticed a trend among some commentators and bloggers at HH. As you know, some of my past posts have been at odds some of your views regarding things such as some modern characteristics of Chinese people. While I believe it’s often quite uncivilized and harmful (and I think you’d be surprised at how many Chinese in China will affirm what I have said because it is so obvious … [Read more...] about A note on “cultural relativism”

Psychological projection and the western mind

May 12, 2013 by melektaus 37 Comments

There is an interesting phenomenon known to psychologists as projection. I quote at length from wiki’s entry on the topic. Psychological projection was first conceptualized by Sigmund Freud as a defence mechanism in which a person unconsciously rejects his or her own unacceptable attributes by ascribing them to objects or persons in the outside world instead. Thus, projection … [Read more...] about Psychological projection and the western mind

What’s wrong with China? Hint: it’s not the government

May 4, 2013 by melektaus 142 Comments

After living here for more than 9 months, I have come to a most repugnant conclusion. It pains me to even think about it for I am a Chinese person who has often defended the traditions, institutions, values and dignity of the Children of Heaven. But the truth is often painful at first. I realize now that much of the problems in Chinese society, and a plethora of problems there … [Read more...] about What’s wrong with China? Hint: it’s not the government

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