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On plumbing just because that was such a funny point to base the strength of a country on, the US didn't even exist when other countries already had plumbing.
by ehnto 10mo ago
On plumbing just because that was such a funny point to base the strength of a country on, the US didn't even exist when other countries already had plumbing.
- OGEnthusiast 10mo agoSo if the US not having plumbing in 1776 is evidence of weakness, then countries in 2025 that don't have indoor plumbing must be weak beyond comprehension to even take seriously, right?
- ehnto 10mo agoIf said countries were part of the conversation at all you might consider that a weakness, but looking at actual markers for geopolitical power you might not stress too much about plumbing, with or without it, in your analysis. Given the actual powers involved I do think you're underestimating the situation for the sake of talking down to a select few countries that don't really sway the needle much. There are absolutely countries worth worrying about on the global stage, plumbing not-withstanding.