It seems like the author of the piece is dealing with some cognitive dissonance. I’m assuming they’re in favor of renewable energy but unable to let go of the kneejerk China=authoritarian=bad and is casting around for an explanation that doesn’t require changing that view.
all this word means is “any use of state power I don’t like”. it is just a way to say something is bad
It seems like the author of the piece is dealing with some cognitive dissonance. I’m assuming they’re in favor of renewable energy but unable to let go of the kneejerk China=authoritarian=bad and is casting around for an explanation that doesn’t require changing that view.