Election 2020

[Bob Butler 54]

(03-05-2020, 11:04 PM)Marypoza Wrote: -- l don't get these older folx. Y would anybody vote 4 somebody who wants 2 mess w/their $? They're more senile than Groper Joe

Much of it is the language. Sanders seems to prefer west European definitions of what is going on, especially in terms of socialism. If you accept his definitions, he is speaking truly. Many in the US use the communist definitions, so they misunderstand and react very poorly. The insistence on using the west European language and grasp on events thus remains a problem. But his insistence that his plans are not radical, that they have been implemented and work well in many parts of the world, is correct.

What may be different here? We spend a lot on the ability to use force abroad. This is expensive. This also leaves less dollars available to use on the people. If we want to meddle in international affairs, fight wars in the Middle East, guarantee the independence of Taiwan, play Domino Effect games against autocratic governments world wide, the dollars have to be allocated differently. One has to harden one’s heart.

We also spend a lot on the elite, directing a lot of wealth there. This is not unique. The autocratic countries too have the oligarchs and inefficiency.

Even China recently decided not to build its 5th and 6th carrier.