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orthoclad

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25. This is now the Chinese century

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 03:56 PM

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We had our turn at empire and blew it. The US has been in decline for generations, and now the Reich wing has irrevocably broken it.

China also has billionaires now, but they shoot them when they get out of line.

Interesting article:
"China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice"
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/23/china-us-poverty-income-inequality

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