• @FabledAepitaph
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    23 hours ago

    Who’s going to pay for all the expensive American stuff? Nobody, because they already barely afford the cheap Chinese stuff.

    • @Mango
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      02 hours ago

      Well that’s because the money is going to China instead of back to Americans.

      • @FabledAepitaph
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        22 hours ago

        I mean, that sounds pretty reasonable. But can you list any countries with isolationist economic policy that are more prosperous than America? I can’t. How do you account for the loss of inflow of foreign money into America after America stops spending money elsewhere? You can’t.

        • @Mango
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          02 hours ago

          Well that inflow is from what we’re selling, right? Not buying.

          Also, Denmark? They seem alright. Correct me if I’m wrong about their policy.

          • @FabledAepitaph
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            31 hour ago

            Denmark just happens to have strong social programs, significantly better than the US has ever had. Free education, healthcare, employment benefits, and wealth distribution through taxes. Not comparable at all.

            • @Mango
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              11 hour ago

              Well yeah, we’re contrasting here not comparing right? Denmark is doing it better IMO. But also Denmark is pretty super against immigration and stuff.