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If it affected their own people less, gaining a net advantage over other nations. A totalitarian/authoritarian state will always be able to manage an epidemic
by louthy 7y ago
If it affected their own people less, gaining a net advantage over other nations. A totalitarian/authoritarian state will always be able to manage an epidemic more effectively than a democratic one.
Disclaimer: I don’t believe this, just playing devil’s advocate
- hoot 7y agoYep, China has recovered while the rest of the world is still crippled. I wouldn't put it past China to cause harm to their own citizens to gain a position of power. Disclaimer: Also don't believe this, just playing along.
- nikofeyn 7y ago> Disclaimer: Also don't believe this, just playing along. everybody keeps saying this, but just stop. it doesn't help and it confuses. all you do is bolster people who skip over your "disclaimer", even if you actually do believe your disclaimer.