People familiar with authoritarianism have been anticipating this ramp up in tensions and scapegoating of China for weeks.
It's what authoritarians do. They blame conspiracies and imagined enemies for their own failures. They'll happily destroy cultures and kill millions.
It's what authoritarians do. They blame conspiracies and imagined enemies for their own failures. They'll happily destroy cultures and kill millions.
A lot of people are going to see incredible financial incentives to start a Cold War with China or even a live war. Coming out of an economic crash, their eyes are on quick profits and market opportunities.
Make no mistake. The elements are all there.
Make no mistake. The elements are all there.
It doesn't take anything in this country to drum up support for an illegal war. The media froths at the mouth for the spectacle. It would be such a huge stimulus for so many people, even if it is illegal and immoral.
This is the engine they're looking to start up. Watch it.
This is the engine they're looking to start up. Watch it.
