Benjamin Franklin

[Benjamin Franklin @TheAmericanRev]

@itgirlharriet @PlaguesP I agree with all your points, but I also found it surprising that the US bases its power off other countries as well.

[Benjamin Franklin @TheAmericanRev]

@PlaguesP I found the methods that the British used to accept Russia's bribes were extremely unethical. China on the other hand built relationships with the US through innovation and technological trade.

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@PlaguesP I have a better understanding of neoliberalism and how it creates a free market approach. I never thought about how the US actually places the responsibility of social welfare onto its own citizens, and it was interesting to have that thought.

[Benjamin Franklin @TheAmericanRev]

@PlaguesP Because of World War II, the US had a lot of influence on the world. They made sure that capitalist systems were set up in newly independent countries, and controlled a lot of the global trade in oil.

[Benjamin Franklin @TheAmericanRev]

@PlaguesP 2. Oil was the main motivator for the US proxy wars in the middle east. The U.S had to take oil from the OPEC nations because they themselves were running out.

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@PlaguesP 1. Bretton Woods allowed oiled to be valued in USD and GBP, and this solidified structural inequality.

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@PlaguesP It is striking to know that while we promote the United States as the land of the "free" and encourage other countries to view us as a champion of democracy, the truth is that our nation has become just another empire, contradicting the ideals our forefathers fought to establish.

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@PlaguesP Observing the absence of military bases in certain regions, such as Russia are intriguing, but the United States seeks to limit the impact of these areas, with the exception of Africa, because they pose a risk to the existing world order and US dominance.

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@PlaguesP 1. A Democratic government permits restructuring instead of complete unlawfulness
2. Gained a better understanding of the misleading title of "United States" and the lack of structure.

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@PlaguesP 1. It is ironic how the U.S has gained its power, because it took advantage of many other countries
2. Many issues including climate change provide uncertainty for the U.S place in world order

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@PlaguesP 1. America has a powerful military presence
2. Many US colonies do not benefit from the military
3. The invisible hand represent the free market forces that help keep the economy stable

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@PlaguesP 1. Having wealth allowed countries to create a powerful navy, and therefore a force to be reckoned with.
2. Countries in Europe were weakened by WWI, and this led to more power for the U.S.
3. Countries with wealth and stronger economies are more powerful.

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@PlaguesP I don't think its counterintuitive to think of the U.S as an empire because historically, it has always been considered an empire because of how resourceful it is, and how much power it holds. All these factors make the U.S a powerhouse, and therefore an empire.

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@PlaguesP 1. Will AI eventually take all human jobs?
2. What precautions can we take to stop the concerns of AI?
3. How will we reach the demand of suppliers that become nearly impossible to meet?

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@PlaguesP 1. How will Fordism accept the future of globalization and technological advancements?
2. How will the Just-In-Time model affect the clothing industry?

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@PlaguesP 1. Waste is closely linked to capitalism
2. Waste is actually profitable in China which was very surprising to me
3. Many nations including the U.S dump waste in the ocean

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@PlaguesP 1. The ship arms race is not always beneficial and it goes against what we commonly believe
2. Humans being blamed for inefficiency when it was an issue with automation

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@PlaguesP The Suez canal being a global jugular vein further demonstrated by how almost all countries were affected by the Ever Given blocking the canal.

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@PlaguesP 1. capitalism has effect on all nations no matter what their economic system is
2. Open registries allow for a decrease in tax rates
3. ecological consequences of the canal