@yogthos@mastodon.social I'm under no illusions about the state of late stage capitalism, particularly in America.

To state outright that the CCP represents the people is not bourne out by their lack of political expression.

Let's assume for sake of arguement that the CCP and the people's interests are well-enough aligned at the moment (forgetting certain authoritarian and genocidal proclivities for the moment...)

What do you do once the low-hanging fruit are plucked? Can the CCP adapt to that situation or will is simply lockdown any and all opposition?

If the Tongs have more power and influence under the hood then I'm willing to listen, but you can sweep a lot of bullshit under the rug when you're in charge of a regime such as the CCP.