Nah you're right for this. It's becoming a bit of a trend to rely purely on vibes to analyze things, because leftist vibes are correct more often than not.

However, not utilizing material analysis, research, and critical thought is a very dangerous habit to get into.

[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

However, not utilizing material analysis, research, and critical thought is a very dangerous habit to get into.

I agree, and while I find the bit funny (especially because the Detrick thing was started by PRC media as a clap back against baseless claims of intentional release by the Chinese), I think if we teeter too close to that edge too often, we might become a little too used to that way of thinking.

[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

especially because the Detrick thing was started by PRC media as a clap back against baseless claims of intentional release by the Chinese

No it wasn't

[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

No it wasn't

I clearly remember it was circulated by many media accounts on Western social media. Especially from CGTN

[–] WizardOfLoneliness@hexbear.net 18 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

People were literally talking here about how ft detrick's waste water sterilization was broken for a year before shutting down in 2019 before China even said anything though

China mentioning it was the soypoint-2 cherry on top

[–] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 2 points 3 days ago

Well I wasn't here during that shrug-outta-hecks