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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Democrats: Ooga booga, fascism bad and scary, must stop fascism 😤

Also democrats: Wait, no, not that fascism 😰

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Yeah, although going extreme left didn't work well for Venezuela. Everyone is a millionaire at least, unfortunately a million bolivars is worth $1 USD.

Here's the link to the AP article: https://apnews.com/article/caribbean-south-america-chile-constitutions-ffd6779b3f7f0c62579e6b0ec86affa6, it looks like it wasn't popular although I don't know what to believe. I assume the US dumped beaucoup monies to influence things.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, although going extreme left didn't work well for Venezuela.

I don't see a lot of good options for these countries. Do what we say, avoid any leftwing economics, get exploited, live in poverty, have shitty corrupt government - or, get sanctioned and embargo'd live in poverty, still probably have shitty corrupt government

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Freedom and a non-fascist constitution? What are you thinking Chile, we need that lithium.

And THIS bullshit is why we have a massive fucking immigration problem. Coups and political pressure to ensure the continued exploitation, poverty, and political instability in South American countries. Something neither side particularly wants to acknowledge

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

"Chile soundly rejects new, progressive constitution Associated Press - 7m ago"

I am for what benefits America even at the expense of other nations. If we don't exploit Chile because of ethical considerations, it won't stop other countries from just doing it themselves. I am reading up on this though, this is all brand new to me and I don't know much about Chile.

In other very exciting news, the wifie is making me blueberry muffins and then she's gonna have sex with me. I don't know why I deserve that. Probably don't.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I am for what benefits America even at the expense of other nations. If we don't exploit Chile because of ethical considerations, it won't stop other countries from just doing it themselves.

I don't disagree. I would like then to stop claiming moral high ground as a valid reason to spend billions of tax payer dollars blowing shit up, often to leave it worse off (Afghanistan). Were those oil contracts worth more than we spent on the military?

I would also like the discussion of this topic among the people and the press to be a real analysis of the costs and benefits. Exactly how much richer are we for exploiting S.A.? How much would it cost to stop all of the current immigration from South America? What are the most cost effective strategies to mitigate the damage. What is the financial cost to Americans in increased demand for rent driving up prices, and the increased labor supply driving down the wages? What is the equilibrium point that maximizes the benefits for us when balancing all these variables?

Instead we have propaganda wars

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

This is like shitpostnews inception.

The Washington Post has always been a right-wing corporate oligarch mouthpiece

Hahaha, "right wing."