@pplsartofwar I would argue differently; when citizens struggle to meet their basic needs, and their 9 to 5โs wonโt even cover them, they will engage is risk taking behavior just to keep their heads above water: https://t.co/kiKKAlOKZz
@thecyrusjanssen Agree/disagree; I'm all for MORE discussion in geopol than LESS, as long as taken in good faith. Despite being "unorthodox", I do believe Jiang Xue Qin is a good faith actor, and I am interested in hearing his views on your platform.
@AssistedKarma@GenXGirl1994 I think Massieโs defeat shows just how easy it is to manipulate low information voters with fear-mongering and disinformation. Elections/votes CAN be bought.
@0xBassey This is true; a mindset of saving is endemic in East Asian cultures. That being said, East Asian governments invest heavily in infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and affordable housing so that a janitor/gig worker can pay rent/eat/rest AND actually save money.
@Philip386287161@D162Michele Nah, for these Westoid rags, being wrong on China is a rite of passage; eventually heโll become editor and then Editor in Chief. Itโs not about being โright or wrongโ, itโs about being willing to parrot the message youโre paid for.