I see a China that continues to develop and manage systems that benefit 1.41 billion people.
The USA is controlled by an oligarchy and broligarchy that play a game of bullish-cruel-control. It's a finessed game of reverse psychology. So much of the 338.2 million USA population seem to trapped in a hypnotized state, are broken, and believe they are the problem.
So where's the safety? Somewhere in the rules of Bullish Cruel Control game.
I’ve always believed that the rate of crime in a society, like the rates of unemployment and wealth, are carefully calibrated by the controlling classes to whatever point they feel they can get away with.
This was very clear to me during the Crack epidemic where I lived in NY in the 80’s. An equitable society doesn’t benefit from poverty, drug use, or crime. An oligarchy thrives on them.
Another example is ICE policy under this administration. Creating criminality where none exists so the oligarchs can fill their disgusting human warehouses.
Sera, do you mind, and/or liked to be sourced I use the last sentence in your reply? I'd email to my brother, a friend. post on the NextDoor platform and post on my local Democrat Party FB page
Excellent. Another aspect is that when crime grows in the U.S., the attempted solution is to make it a police problem. That just creates another problem and politicians argue about it. Any system that relies on inequality has constant trouble.
I'm sure China has their oligarchs. So, why do our oligarchs feel the need to oppress others? Obviously a different way is possible. Is it just cruelty? Most of us here are struggling with identifying the end game. Yes, authoritarianism. And I guess in order to make people comply out of fear, the cruelty pays off for them.
I would say China do have a lot billionairs, but oligarchs, I not sure, and I dont think so. At least right now, those billionairs have very small influence to plotics. the goverment usually have strong grips on the billionairs.
One of the reason some of them immigranted to the US and Canada, so they can do whatever they want…
Bro, you know that the prc government has totally different strategies for urban and rural china, and that with massive contextual transparency these kinds of take are just propaganda.
Is the us system horseshit? Of course, but that doesn’t mean different flavored horseshit is mana from heaven.
I believe China is morally better than Western societies because they don't have the historical psychological baggage the West continually run from and affraid to confront. It's also part of the way capitalism has been stractured from the early days of colonialism.
Sad to say but all countries have an oligarchy. They have since the beginning of time. The oligarchy don't care about communism, facism, socialism, feudalism. They care about maintaining control of the resources and masses. Whatever form of government works best for them, is what will be used.
Speaking of pressure in China, I once worked for a tech company that opened an office in Beijing, in order to provide 24 hour service worldwide (we also had an office in London; I worked in San Diego). I noticed that when Chinese engineers and managers came to San Diego on business trips, they acted as if they were on vacation.
One of my San Diego coworkers was a practical joker, and one of the tricks he liked to pull was to check if a co-worker had left his computer unlocked; if so, he would send an email in that co-worker's name saying "I like cheese!". The joker developed a close relationship with a Chinese manager, and later told me that, after he explained to her that particular joke, what would she do if he did that to her? She answered, "It would break my heart, but I would fire you." In other words, never make the boss look bad.
Is this sort of pressure unique to high growth sectors in China, or is it a general social characteristic?
hmmm… in order to make such jokes, you better respect them first, make friends with your supervisor, once you think you both have some sort of personal relationship, then you can make fun of them.
however, I think sending out email under your boss’s name is too much. dont do that.
I see a China that continues to develop and manage systems that benefit 1.41 billion people.
The USA is controlled by an oligarchy and broligarchy that play a game of bullish-cruel-control. It's a finessed game of reverse psychology. So much of the 338.2 million USA population seem to trapped in a hypnotized state, are broken, and believe they are the problem.
So where's the safety? Somewhere in the rules of Bullish Cruel Control game.
Your commentary is outstanding and prolific.
thank you Christine.
This was very insightful; thank you.
I’ve always believed that the rate of crime in a society, like the rates of unemployment and wealth, are carefully calibrated by the controlling classes to whatever point they feel they can get away with.
This was very clear to me during the Crack epidemic where I lived in NY in the 80’s. An equitable society doesn’t benefit from poverty, drug use, or crime. An oligarchy thrives on them.
Well said! A good reply that accompanies Neil's thought process.
Another example is ICE policy under this administration. Creating criminality where none exists so the oligarchs can fill their disgusting human warehouses.
Sera, do you mind, and/or liked to be sourced I use the last sentence in your reply? I'd email to my brother, a friend. post on the NextDoor platform and post on my local Democrat Party FB page
Feel free, please, I don’t need credit.
Highly relevant and insightful, as is true of all of your reporting. You come from a rather unique perspective that is much needed here in the US.
Thank you Catherine
Excellent. Another aspect is that when crime grows in the U.S., the attempted solution is to make it a police problem. That just creates another problem and politicians argue about it. Any system that relies on inequality has constant trouble.
China is safe. And calm. And so normal.
I'm sure China has their oligarchs. So, why do our oligarchs feel the need to oppress others? Obviously a different way is possible. Is it just cruelty? Most of us here are struggling with identifying the end game. Yes, authoritarianism. And I guess in order to make people comply out of fear, the cruelty pays off for them.
I would say China do have a lot billionairs, but oligarchs, I not sure, and I dont think so. At least right now, those billionairs have very small influence to plotics. the goverment usually have strong grips on the billionairs.
One of the reason some of them immigranted to the US and Canada, so they can do whatever they want…
If only we had done this. But of course, money talks.
Bro, you know that the prc government has totally different strategies for urban and rural china, and that with massive contextual transparency these kinds of take are just propaganda.
Is the us system horseshit? Of course, but that doesn’t mean different flavored horseshit is mana from heaven.
I feel Neil's commentary focuses on the urban and suburban demographics. My background: USA born, older than 70, Progressive & Futuristic thinker.
I believe China is morally better than Western societies because they don't have the historical psychological baggage the West continually run from and affraid to confront. It's also part of the way capitalism has been stractured from the early days of colonialism.
Sad to say but all countries have an oligarchy. They have since the beginning of time. The oligarchy don't care about communism, facism, socialism, feudalism. They care about maintaining control of the resources and masses. Whatever form of government works best for them, is what will be used.
Speaking of pressure in China, I once worked for a tech company that opened an office in Beijing, in order to provide 24 hour service worldwide (we also had an office in London; I worked in San Diego). I noticed that when Chinese engineers and managers came to San Diego on business trips, they acted as if they were on vacation.
One of my San Diego coworkers was a practical joker, and one of the tricks he liked to pull was to check if a co-worker had left his computer unlocked; if so, he would send an email in that co-worker's name saying "I like cheese!". The joker developed a close relationship with a Chinese manager, and later told me that, after he explained to her that particular joke, what would she do if he did that to her? She answered, "It would break my heart, but I would fire you." In other words, never make the boss look bad.
Is this sort of pressure unique to high growth sectors in China, or is it a general social characteristic?
hmmm… in order to make such jokes, you better respect them first, make friends with your supervisor, once you think you both have some sort of personal relationship, then you can make fun of them.
however, I think sending out email under your boss’s name is too much. dont do that.