China could have 20 million people starve to death and another 20 million commit suicide
and Beijing would shrug it off.
the remaining low-q populace will serve their masters just fine.
Beijing seems determined to build a world-class military at the expense of consumer goods (guns before butter).
I think a politically active, connected middle class is a new phenomenon in China, and tptb are not sure how to deal with. sadly so far they're going the usual Marxist route of repression.
I hope things get better there.
I think Iran is in a similar situation. Teheran is spending their wealth subsidizing Hamas and Hezbollah and various terrorist groups while the middle class suffers. They could get away with that last few years thanks to Biden's generosity but it looks like Trump is going back to sanctions. I would love to see regime change in Iran.
and Beijing would shrug it off.
the remaining low-q populace will serve their masters just fine.
Beijing seems determined to build a world-class military at the expense of consumer goods (guns before butter).
I think a politically active, connected middle class is a new phenomenon in China, and tptb are not sure how to deal with. sadly so far they're going the usual Marxist route of repression.
I hope things get better there.
I think Iran is in a similar situation. Teheran is spending their wealth subsidizing Hamas and Hezbollah and various terrorist groups while the middle class suffers. They could get away with that last few years thanks to Biden's generosity but it looks like Trump is going back to sanctions. I would love to see regime change in Iran.
once known as El Goobero