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Thanks for the laugh. You know you've reached the pinnacle of "first world problems" when a phrase like corrupt system, which has historically been used to desc

Thanks for the laugh. You know you've reached the pinnacle of "first world problems" when a phrase like corrupt system, which has historically been used to describe things like institutional discrimination and genocide, is now used to describe the "horrors" of agricultural subsidies and tariffs. I'm surprised that Amnesty International hasn't updated their corruption index accordingly, which would surely put every sovereign nation's score in the single digits.

foobarbazqux 13y ago
I believe that if one first resolves domestic problems they become more effective in helping people outside the home. > Thanks for the laugh. Speaking of which, please don't abuse the other members. It only undermines your humanitarian intentions.
pessimizer 13y ago
Or third-world problems, such as when we started dumping all of that subsidized corn into the Mexican market.
deelowe 13y ago
When high tariffs on the importation of sugar prevents countries from developing their own agriculture industries, it's not just a first world problem. It's BS like this that causes international tension, wars, and famine. This situation isn't as superficial as it may seem on the surface.
prodigal_erik 13y ago
Corruption is misuse of bureaucratic power for personal financial gain. I don't know why Amnesty International would spend a lot of time on that rather than the atrocities you speak of, and if they publish a "corruption index" I can't find it.