I didn't take a contrary position. I admitted my ignorance, and took a neutral position.
Propaganda is propaganda. I've even seen propaganda I agree with.
Propaganda is propaganda. I've even seen propaganda I agree with.
It's a strange choice at best.
1) I am less affected than others if people don't like what I say. I'll say things I think even if I know it won't be well received.
2) If you say things outside peoples overton window, they will immediately conclude that you believe the opposite to them. So the misinterpretations do not surprise me. Of course I must love Assad, probably rUzZiA too, and the nazis etc etc.
Argumentum ad Populum based on the opinion of HN commenters talking about geopolitics genuinely does not sway me.