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I think it was Samuel Huntington who said: "Development first, democracy later". Sanctions are the direct opposite of that. Rebellion never happens because of
by 988747 5y ago
I think it was Samuel Huntington who said: "Development first, democracy later". Sanctions are the direct opposite of that.
Rebellion never happens because of sanctions. People who are too busy fighting for survival have zero interest in politics. That's why North Korea is still communist.
If you are looking for an example of the opposite: "Solidarity" movement in communist Poland happened in 1980, after a decade of relative prosperity, which fueled people's ambitions for better lives.
- davidgay 5y ago> I think it was Samuel Huntington who said: "Development first, democracy later". Without commenting on the sanctions approach. This opposite approach has clearly not worked for China either. [Maybe there isn't a magic democracy wand, alas?]
- netizen-936824 5y agoMaybe we just shouldn't try forcing political systems onto other countries?
- FredPret 5y agoNot yet anyway. Most Chinese are still very poor
- kspacewalk2 5y agoI believe it was Xi Jinping who said "Development first, fuck off with your democracy later. But thanks for the IP".