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When I link to lemmy I get comments like "what are you still doing here then?" Or "if it needs a get started page then it's too complicated" Honestly the pessimism at reddit is very high, most seem to think that doing anything is pointless.
UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
You aren't defending someone you're defending a hugely powerful and influential country. I guess debate with a true believer is pointless as your views are entrenched. Yes they own the debt but what are they going to to? Invade to get their money back? Increase the debt that the country isn't paying already? Why would it be paranoid to question the motives of any country that is vying for power? Personally I couldn't care less, I'm not from the US, I have no interest in nationalism of any form. The few people who run these countries be it China or the US don't have the average working mans interests at heart, power and keeping their populace under control are their primary motivators.
Unbelievable, the fact that boris is getting some of these people knighted beggars belief.
Klemmy, Blimey, Nimble. I like Nimble.
UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
Again what kind of sanctions do you think China could place on Africa or any other country? Its easy to say they don't sanction when they aren't in a position to sanction. The simple fact is China gives money to countries to get votes in the UN and to secure resources it needs, this is how the world works. Why do you feel the need to defend a superpower like China? I don't feel the need to defend the US or any other country.
UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
I think your characterisation of China as some kind of benevolent entity is very naive. Any superpower is ultimately acting in its own interests. Yes many places especially in Africa I believe have reneged on their loans from China, what sanctions do you think China can put on these countries? I am not defending the IMF or the world bank, I believe these entities have caused enormous harm in the world but to believe China are above reproach is nonsense.
Holy moly, it really is taking off fast.
There were only 500 people on lemmy.world when you started? How long ago if you don't mind me asking?
Even on reddit their were multiple subreddits that were very similar. r/oculus r/oculusquest r/quest2 r/virualreality and many more ar and xr subbreddits I was subscribed to. Much of the same content were on all of them. As the user base here grows it won't be an issue, some similar communities will be bigger some smaller and there's room for everything.
UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
Developing countries needing infrastructure have the choice between two evils, US funding through the imf and World Bank or Money from China where you have to supply them with the resources they need. This world has never been free going back to prehistory and the ape man with the largest most effective club.
Half way through my run of 7 nightshifts, I was hoping the nice weather would last until my days off but alas in the North of Scotland we're returning to our damp grey usual.