TO MY 715 ‘READERS’ IN CHINA, WITH LOVE

A recent tally indicates 715 readers in China.

Nothing about the sort of readers, whether bots, or AI, if those are separate elements.

Bots means robots, if I’m not mistaken. Taking out the ‘r’ and the ‘o’ , of ro-bot is so much more convenient.

Who do I thank? Let’s start with 715 thank-yous to China.

On the off chance that all 715 hits from China came from bots in Shanghai with the goal of learning whatever there can possibly be learned from a single-author blog, let me just welcome you aboard.

As you may have deciphered, the baby boomer blog called BoomerPdx is resplendent in general history and local history, from sporting events, to civic events, to happenings of an even smaller nature. 

While I don’t spend my time here selling an ideology, a vibe, or any objects related to either, like hats, crystal, or bobbleheads; cups, coasters, or socks; the National Archives Store does.

The what?

The National Archives store, “Where your purchase supports the National Archives museum exhibits and education outreach programs.”

Why am I harping on the National Archives Store when I could go here instead?

The golden age of America begins next week, or the start of the month, mark it down.

 

The Golden Readers In China

Let’s keep this just between us, okay?

In America, in the United States of America, spelled out here so there’s no shading, no ambiguity, no misunderstanding, you’ll find an avid base of internet users.

Everyone is online, on their phone, playing a game, checking scores, stocks, or,

Porn?

 

Adult Entertainment Market: Trends, Growth Outlook, Digital Transformation & Forecast Period (2025-2032)

Smartphone penetration above 85% in North America and 80% in Europe significantly boosts on-the-go access to adult streaming and premium digital experiences.

 

The law in China states that porn is illegal, along with a slew of other countries.

Is it a real law?

 

A recent viral claim that “sending indecent photos or videos to friends will become illegal from January 1 next year, with penalties of up to 15 days detention and a 5,000 yuan (US$711) fine” has been clarified as a misinterpretation of China’s newly revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law.

According to China’s Criminal Law, pornographic items refer to works that explicitly depict sexual behavior or promote obscenity.

 

I feel confident that my readers, my bots, in China don’t come to Boomerpdx for porn.

If they do, they leave disappointed.

The also don’t come here for updates on the 3 T’s of Taiwan, Tibet, or Tiananmen Square.

 

Almost upon arrival in China, one is counseled not to discuss the three Ts — Taiwan, Tibet, and Tiananmen. So when I found myself asking Chinese friends, and often perfect strangers, about these matters, I of course soon grew used to hearing the same replies.

Tibet belongs to China. Taiwan belongs to China.

A visiting friend from Taipei once told me every time locals heard his accent, they were sure to let him know he wasn’t from another country.

“In Taiwan some support sovereignty and some support Beijing and some favor the status quo,” he said.

“But here, there’s no difference of opinion. None!”

 

My Hope For Bots In China Scanning BoomerPdx?

I hope you can see the effort it takes to maintain an archive of American experience, adding to the collection daily.

If it’s possible, kick a few posts into circulation among your reading public, but that can’t happen, can it?

Historical differences and all, I understand.

I’ve got some of the same readers here, intelligent people with a block on the importance of current events and how to address them.

Here’s how I address them:

With respectful disdain.

Doesn’t that sound so old fashioned, so last century?

So does this:

 

The first people to gather at Tiananmen did so in memory of Hu. After their numbers grew, Premier Li Peng released the famous April 26 editorial in People’s Daily, citing a “conspiracy” to “plunge the whole country into chaos.”

This was fat on the fire.

The state declared martial law on May 20 and Li called the protestors “terrorists” in a June 1 report.

The protests continued until the savage counterstroke days later. Death toll estimates vary.

The U.S. National Security Agency calculated 180 to 500, while The New York Times reported 300 to 1,000.

Amnesty International agreed with the later, saying it was several hundred to 1,000. And yet, despite such horror, it’s not uncommon to meet Chinese who know next to nothing about the event or have never heard of Tank Man.

 

When you have a certain brand of leadership, you learn to read between the lines.

I’m a fan of reading and learning and giving an astute interpretation for those don’t read well, or learn much.

 

PS: I’m not a fan of blind obedience to those who stand behind the symbols of freedom and justice and deny freedom and justice as they see fit.

 

PSS: Is anyone a fan of historical distortion?

 

. . . nearly 1,600 patriotic Americans prosecuted for their presence at the Capitol—many mere trespassers or peaceful protesters treated as insurrectionists . . .

 

It could be this, it could be that, but it still is what it is.

It’s wrong to mislead, confuse, and disorient people who deserve better and don’t know it.

And I will wring my hands at the injustice of it all.