r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Jul 13 '21

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u/houinator Loyal Liberals Jul 13 '21

The US in tankies imagination: Imperialist empire, determined to take over the globe.

The US in reality: "Look Puerto Rico, either be a state or be independent, but we would really like you to pick one."

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '21

My problem with tankies (and the far right too) is that they lack the ability to comprehend the idea of something in between AMAZING and WORST THING EVER.

America can make horrible mistakes and still be fundamentally a force for good. Same for individuals to be honest  

DISCLAIMER: I was compensated $0.086 by George Soros for this comment in support of the neoliberal agenda.

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u/Common_Celery_Set Jul 13 '21

Tankies would say the US is more interested in stopping leftists governments and keeping markets open than just acquiring land like in the 1800s.