[demarq]

Because once upon a time it was with pride you could point out all the ways your democracy was different than “theirs”.

Now you’re just condemning what you’ve already done. Why should anyone respect it? At some point you loose respect and eventually you just look confused.

[jimbokun]

So you support China's actions because UK also bad?

[nick486]

questioning someone's moral authority isnt equivalent to supporting his opponent.