Thread by @naypaingtweets

Maybe I shouldn't focus on "tankies" invading the Myanmar debate when we already have fine connoisseurs of the art coming out of the woodwork whenever we mention genuine representation for Rohingya.

The Myanmar "tankie" culture is alive and well with top 10 hits including:
1. Can't trust the 'racist' Myanmar people
2. Won't take one constructive step if you can't solve the whole thing.
3. Relying on decades-old Tatmadaw talking points, "taingyinthar, both-sides-conflict."

4. Harmful conspiracies about Rohingya orgs. (OIC funding, indigeneity, 'illegal economic migration')
5. Only listening and prioritising state actors or 'movement' leaders.
6. Asking for the 'right' time for collaboration, dialogue that never comes.

7. Falsely equating diff. ethnic struggles when genocide is on a demonstrably diff. scale than other horrifying atrocities,
8. "you didn't mention this one specific issue so your argument is invalid," (see cherry picking)
9. Calling for unity and also excluding Rohingya voices

10. Reverse legitimate critiques about their arguments, crying 'social-justice warrior', 'woke-ness'
The last one is particularly funny to watch considering that we wouldn't be here in this moment without coalition building, progressive movements.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Please add more Myanmar #tankie talking points.

P.S. I'm addicted to sub-tweeting. Hopefully I can graduate to channeling my anger directly.

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