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I'm glad I have certain inalienable rights, but I'm also happy to see the authoritarian government experiment continue. There is a chance that liberal governme

I'm glad I have certain inalienable rights, but I'm also happy to see the authoritarian government experiment continue. There is a chance that liberal government is the most effective government, ever - the so-called end of history argument, but let's not forget the shot heard around the world was fired less than 250 years ago. Benevolent dictatorship could still work - especially today. Look at Singapore, look at China - lifting millions and billions of people out of poverty is an achievement that shouldn't be denied because they're an authoritarian government.

president 5y ago
> lifting millions and billions of people out of poverty is an achievement that shouldn't be denied This is an oft-repeated propaganda talking point. Their system created their poverty in the first place. Not sure breaking something then fixing it again is much of an achievement. Not to mention, the Chinese government changed the definition of what constituted poverty in order to make that claim. I really don't care about the US vs China war because I think the US has already lost but it is quite annoying to hear people repeat propaganda.
- yuy910616 5y ago
  It's a fairly valid argument imo. The idea that liberal ideals is the best way to organize markets is good - but you can't just ignore the outliers. If it was easy to fixing it - every country that has been colonized should be at least middle income by now right?