Posted on 11/10/2011 11:44:11 AM PST by Sopater
HONG KONG — Chinese political and business leaders are increasingly triumphant after two decades of rapid economic growth that lifted unprecedented millions of people out of poverty and turned the nation into an economic superpower, saying their success proves its political and economic system is superior to the Western model.
In extensive talks with a series of Chinese leaders, an oft-cited point of criticism is the gridlock and “dysfunction” they see in Washington. They say fawning by U.S. political leaders seeking re-election has created an “entitlement culture” where the public has grown dependent on government largesse. Now, with the United States facing monumental economic and debt problems, the political system has been unable to curb generous entitlement programs or counter the economic downturn.
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How does a Communist country “get it” better than we do?
Well, I’m beginning to think that the reality of China is something more akin to fascism than communism, but still...it’s sickening.
Well at least we don’t mow down our protesters with, so there’s that. Oh, and there’s that whole, not falsely inflating our money and the health of our economy.
Cindie
I think it is the mindset of Chinese businessmen vs US businessmen. Chinese businessmen remember he is Chinese first, he is Chinese second and he is Chinese third. US business men remember he is first, making money for the corporation is second and if being an American does not interfere with taking care of himself and making money, he will remember he is an American. US CEO will not hesitate to off shore jobs, cause social stress and chaos, and sell military secrets to China if it will eek out an additional 1 percent profit on his quarterly report just to qualify for his lucrative bonus.
China - go .... yourself !
Confucious Wormer say, "Big Government, Entitlement, and Class Envy is no way to go through life son."
I feel so dirty that I agree with the ChiCom.
“US CEO will not hesitate to off shore jobs, cause social stress and chaos, and sell military secrets to China if it will eek out an additional 1 percent profit on his quarterly report just to qualify for his lucrative bonus.”
Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one here who sees that. I’ve been flamed many times for saying what you just said, (maybe not as well as you just said it).
When did we reach the point where the (perfectly reasonable in and of itself) pursuit of personal wealth reach past the point of loyalty to your nation?
I beg your pardon?
We have been intentionally devaluing the dollar for 10 years.
U.S. GDP is based on spending (inclusive of government deficit spending), which has inflated it by 2-4% for the last 3 years.
What does INO mean?
I’ve seen RINO and CINO now.
There seems to be a point in business (mostly very large businesses) where people lose their patriotism. I can’t figure out why.
Look at the advance of the economy of the USSR from 1917 through the collapse of the Communist regime. Bearing in mind that WWII, Uncle Joe and Hitler killed half the people and destroyed half of the country, it was even more remarkable.
That is why so many in the West looked admirably at the ‘managed’ Soviet economy. Hitler made the trains run on time too, and put people back to work after the Weimar depression. Look at where both regimes ended up. One in flames, and one with a whimper, but gone nonetheless.
Improvements in the material standard of living are only part of the equation. People look for fulfillment beyond food, clothing and shelter. Maslow’s Heirarchy, anyone? Improvements in the physical standard of living only accelerate and accentuate the yearning for emotional and spiritual freedom and fulfillment. This is why dictators try to maintain control through abolishing the churches and dictating ‘acceptable’ outlets for artistic expression.
When the people get too uppity, the dictator resorts to pogroms, famine, war and genocide. They push people back down Maslow’s heirarchy. Emotional, political and spiritual freedom become distant and abstract when your safety is under constant threat and your belly is empty.
Fools like those at the NYT don’t seem to realize that in a regime such as that in communist China, they would be the first ones sent to the re-education camp to be worked to death or just put up against a wall.
“When did we reach the point where the (perfectly reasonable in and of itself) pursuit of personal wealth reach past the point of loyalty to your nation?”
In my opinion, it began when boomers came of age. Sometime around 1980, the boomers began to take senior positions in companies. Boomers, to employ a generalization are exceedingly self centered, and not widely praised for their nationalism, (see: hippies).
The disclaimer is, I’m at the tail end of the boomer generation. As with any generalization, there are exceptions.
“There seems to be a point in business (mostly very large businesses) where people lose their patriotism. I can’t figure out why.”
There used to be the whole “prove your loyalty to the company” thing. They would move junior executives all over the place, making them more reliant on the company. It’s a corporate culture thing.
It’s why I absolutely love small businesses. Not every small business owner is a stand up person, but most are.
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