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There is zero chance we'll shut down their domestic growth. They're self sufficient. There is no international pressure that can be brought to bear that will be
by patagonia 6y ago
There is zero chance we'll shut down their domestic growth. They're self sufficient. There is no international pressure that can be brought to bear that will be of consequence. The only thing I see being effective is providing technology to their citizens to fight their way out of it. Provide them ways to communicate and disrupt, providing resources and broadcasting their message and documenting their efforts to the world, so they don't die in the dark and their government doesn't respond with impunity. Combined with the private wealth creation already happening, I see that as a feasible way forward. Then they can join us in living in a self directed democracy mediated by the dark money of corporations and uber wealthy individuals lol.
- echelon 6y ago> There is zero chance we'll shut down their domestic growth. They're self sufficient. China imports food and energy. They don't produce enough to meet their own needs. Their population is largely male, old, and they're not having children. As more reach retirement age, growth will be diverted to take care of the elderly. Their domestic economy is a mystery. Investing in Chinese companies is a risk. They like to show positive numbers, but can they be trusted? Shut off their imports and stop buying from them, and they'll have lots of trouble.