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T. Paine's avatar

Not disagreeing with your evil empire thesis one bit. I disagree that we should let China be China since China with our help is on the way to exacting revenge on all those who raped China for the past 200 years. Japan, Russia, UK, Germany, and U.S.. Who flooded China with Opium and Why would China want to over supply fentanyl to us? Context, history and past behavior supply the necessary reference points for a successful anticipation of future behavior and events. China’s reading your criticism and taking notes and if you’re right about the worlds most evil empire why wouldn’t China want to take it on?

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Merfy Mac's avatar

Because they're not psychopaths

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KW NORTON's avatar

Just the same, when our planet currently is being dominated by certifiable psychopaths….

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KW NORTON's avatar

Yes, it is entirely possible for the “evil empire” thesis to coexist with current & historical realities. None of our governments, corporations, institutions is without sin. There’s a great deal of “ the pot calling the kettle black” going on. Hypocrisy is rampant with a simultaneous big show of virtue signaling to show how good and pure of heart we are.

I like to think that there is a deeper wisdom somewhere which will prevail over 100% Gonzo-bent self destruction. We all have everything to lose.

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