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>Hi, Paul Harrell here.
>Recently in the comments there has been some discussion regarding what it means to be "based", and whether or not China is "based". Today's presentation will attempt to shed some light on this topic.
>So what does it mean to be based? Basedness is the freedom to do whatever you want, because you want to. As a result, I am of the opinion that China cannot be based because it's an authoritarian communist dystopia.
>Most Chinese will never understand what it means to be based because the CCP governs every minute detail of their existence. Being based is building a house solely out of used tires because you feel like it. Being based is creating a hybrid dog grooming-catering business just because you want to, dammit. Being based is running naked through your government's capital screaming "FUCK YOU!" at the top of your lungs. According to these criteria, China will *never* be based.
>Now, some of you watching this video might say "But Paul, you can't do some of those things in America either." This brings up an important point: the United States is becoming less based because it is becoming more like China. Individual freedom to be based is a historically American trait, however as China's influence has grown, unfortunately their anti-based authoritarianism has crept into many western societies, and here the US is no exception.
>So, is China actually based despite being an authoritarian shithole? You be the judge.
>And as always, don't try this at home, I'm what you call a professional, and thanks for watching the "what it means to be based" video.
