Truly. Any moderate support for AES? Immediately labeled a tankie, I've seen Anarchists and even Liberals labeled a tankie. The term only exists to punch left from the Liberal POV, just like "Woke" is used to punch anything left of fascism.

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

What are you referring to with "AES"? (I only know it as an encryption method and Google ain't helping)

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 months ago

Actually Existing Socialism. Cuba, China, Vietnam, the former USSR, etc.