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> Yes, by one important economic metric, China wins. I know you mean that a bit sarcastically, but some people really thing that way. Don't we win too? If yo
by hackuser 12y ago
> Yes, by one important economic metric, China wins.
I know you mean that a bit sarcastically, but some people really thing that way.
Don't we win too? If your business partner grows wealthier, isn't that good for you? I want all my business partners to become fabulously wealthy.
It is true that, when it comes to politics (which includes armed conflict), it's better if your enemy is poor.
- chc 12y agoThis depends very much on who you're doing business with and how much you like them. You might not prefer that the slightly shady guy you're forced to do business with on occasion become a big-name mobster with a protection racket.
- mturmon 12y agoAbsolutely! By the way, having poor enemies and neighbors can be destabilizing as well. Think of Israel, or South Korea.