All of my posts critical of the CCP get heavily downvoted before eventually climbing back into the positive. They're usually not countered with an argument, or if they are, they're usually nuanced and appreciate that this is a complex issue.
Too much nationalism is dangerous, but I fear we've slipped into a state of disaffection that will cause us to lose the lead.
I think there is a lot at risk if China's tech sector and export industry eclipses the West. Our jobs, standard of living, and strong democracy might be eroded.
Not everyone in America has the same experience or opportunity. But I felt like we were getting better. I can't see that progress continuing in a world dominated by a totalitarian regime.
Covid, extreme partisanship, and the growing threat of China make the future seem bleaker than it did half a decade ago.
