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It's not about okay or not okay, it's just pointing out that if the US government breaks up Amazon, it may just be replaced by a Chinese monopoly, ultimately a
by logicchains 6y ago
It's not about okay or not okay, it's just pointing out that if the US government breaks up Amazon, it may just be replaced by a Chinese monopoly, ultimately achieving no big benefit, but hurting America's geopolitical interests.
Outcomes matter, not intentions.
- almost_usual 6y agoIf tensions rise to that degree we’ll be even deeper into a Cold War where you’ll see other countries pick sides with who they do business with.
- archagon 6y agoI'd rather live in a second-rate democracy than a first-rate corporatocracy. To me, that's the only outcome that matters. If the Chinese monopoly does things to break our laws, it can be sanctioned or banned.
- scarface74 6y agoCorporate America doesn’t have the power of the police or military to take away my liberty or property.
- archagon 6y agoWell, it certainly did in the past!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_worker_deaths_in_United_States_labor_disputes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_worker_deaths_in_Unite... And there are much more disturbing historical examples of unrestrained corporatism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_rule_in_India https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_rule_in_India
- scarface74 6y agoHave you seen the actions of the government lately - not in the distant pass.