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The thing is, China isn't doing it now. American capitalism is. That's what's different - the opium wars required the exercise of force, today's opium crisis si
by hkt 3y ago
The thing is, China isn't doing it now. American capitalism is. That's what's different - the opium wars required the exercise of force, today's opium crisis simply requires the wealthy to bribe the powerful.
- lern_too_spel 3y agoIt was capitalism then too. It was only when China tried to regulate it that the narco-state of Great Britain stepped in with military force.
- hkt 3y agoYes, fair point, imperialism's jobhas always been to protect and extend capitalism.