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That is absolute bullshit. If Western countries had refused to trade with China for human-rights reasons, we'd be hearing accusations of economic imperialism!
by eli_gottlieb 7y ago
That is absolute bullshit. If Western countries had refused to trade with China for human-rights reasons, we'd be hearing accusations of economic imperialism! Now we're responsible for their ultra-nationalist authoritarian capitalism because we don't impose our imperial authority on them?
- devoply 7y agoSee anyone saying anything against Western countries for not trading with Iran, Venezuela, or North Korea?
- notyourday 7y agoIt is a rather popular position among the American left, especially the one represented by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and AOC.
- eli_gottlieb 7y agoAs noted below, the political Left worldwide has decried the sanctions on Iran, Venezuela, North Korea (and Syria too!) as imperialism aimed at advancing American companies' economic interests.
- erikpukinskis 7y agoArguing against unmade statements is bigger bullshit.
- knowaveragejoe 7y agoWe're responsible in large part for withdrawing from the TPP, yes