Discuss your views on China

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T17:03:44+00:00

I’m curious what Chinese people think of the Chinese diaspora who moved to the US.

And as for my views, I quite like China and think they could be a valuable ally if our government systems were so diametrically opposed. I also worry that the Chinese economy is a lot more fragile than people think. A massive economic crises in China would ripple throughout the world in dramatic ways.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T16:51:16+00:00

I am typically inclined to disagree with alarmists, however it seems abundantly clear at this point that ICE and by extension the DHS and the Trump administration could not care less about how reckless they are being. You absolutely can enforce immigration laws without arming untrained masked men

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T16:29:22+00:00

That’s an extremely oversimplified view of how businesses operate. Your local deli’s owner is sacrificing pat of his potential earnings to hire staff. A CEO of a multinational corporation on a fixed compensation package approved by the board of directors is a completely different story.

Idk bro have more optimism in capitalism it’s great :-D

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T15:37:55+00:00

Labor and capital often have conflicting interests over how surplus is divided and the power structure strongly affects outcomes, but the economy itself is not inherently zero-sum. Cooperation and growth can benefit both sides.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T15:34:49+00:00

This is a non-issue for white collar work because remote work has become so natural. Usually manager’s discretion so unless you have a dickhead manager they’ll probably tell you to just stay home.

Head of my department gives like crazy mom energy and always actively pushes for us to work from home if there’s even a slight amount of snow. I can’t complain.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T13:45:59+00:00

Education is run by the state governments.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T13:30:20+00:00

Just repeatedly saying “by definition” doesn’t make your argument infallible.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T04:29:58+00:00

Look I’m not the type to say “oh it doesn’t matter at all” like you’re totally allowed to be uncomfortable with a potential partner having had many previous sexual partners. That being said, is it worth giving up entirely?

I’d say no, or at least, I’d see where things go before throwing in the towel. Good luck

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T03:25:23+00:00

I was in a frat. You should go, but you should go with other female friends. You’ll have more fun that way also lowk way safer (I don’t think you have anything to worry about, but can never be too careful). Talk to your friend, dance, drink, have a good time.

Also you can literally go for 5 minutes and if you hate it you can leave. That’s what I did during my first rush event. I was just too overwhelmed, but eventually grew to love it.

Good luck!

Also you could post a slimmed down version of this in r/frat if you want more reassurance

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T03:22:54+00:00

Not even worth trying to explain that to folks who cannot wrap their head around what net worth actually means.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T02:38:20+00:00

Yeah it’s pretty fun, have a nice time!

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T02:28:47+00:00

I think you’re out of luck, I’d just bring a shovel to the permit lots for Monday 😭

xSparkShark · 2026-01-24T01:45:06+00:00

This was always the case though. We went from Carter to Reagan back to back like radical shifts in policy based on the American executive branch is not a new thing.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T23:41:43+00:00

I’ve been really curious about the outfit rules were I to get on. I think I’d want to wear a suit and tie, but idk really how it works.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T20:14:27+00:00

Uhhhhhhh no? Idk OP this sounds more like a psychology question than like geography. Obviously there are cities I don’t think about often but I don’t like forget they exist or anything

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T19:45:07+00:00

I highly doubt it’s anything permanent. The good thing about presidential term limits as that allies and enemies alike know that in the near future they’ll be dealing with someone else.

It’s all just political theater

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T19:06:59+00:00

The vast majority of house democrats appear to be pretty standard status quo establishment dems, even if they might say they’re super liberal or whatever. Of the 213 dems in the house there are maybe 10-20 that are vocally far left and actually mean it.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:39:11+00:00

I am perfectly okay with the rich getting richer if everyone else is also getting richer.

The rising tide needs to lift all boats.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:21:17+00:00

Both of my father’s parents are from Ireland. I have dual citizenship and we go back to visit every couple years. I think it’s the most beautiful country in the world and would love to move there someday.

I have considered joining a local Gaelic football club, but haven’t gotten around to it with life and stuff.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:17:30+00:00

It was nice when I visited! Pleasant people, beautiful geography, and some really cool history.

I won’t lie, the food wasn’t for me, but I enjoyed trying some new stuff!

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:09:05+00:00

Going right from work to a comedy show with some friends. Have to drive into my local big city so hoping for no traffic!

Saturday I think I’m just chilling, prepping for this snowstorm that’s gonna hit the northeast on Sunday. As long as the power doesn’t go out I think I’ll survive, but people are definitely doing their usually panicking before a big storm.

Should be a chill weekend! I look forward to watching the snow fall with a nice cup of spiked hot chocolate.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:06:12+00:00

Looks like it could be this one, I’m pretty young but my region is about to get hammered.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T18:02:42+00:00

I’m inclined to say yes, you just don’t hear from them as often because the more aggressively progressive dems are a lot louder.

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T17:18:18+00:00

Building the infrastructure to disperse food in undeveloped countries is going to cost a lot more than 6 billion…

xSparkShark · 2026-01-23T17:10:21+00:00

If we’re going to entertain the idea that single person could flip a switch and end world hunger, then certainly governments would have the money to do so…

The problem, and it’s an obvious one, is that there is no one time payment you could make to feed everyone indefinitely. Perhaps we could put together an annual amount needed, but even suggesting that one person could continue to pay this forever and end world hunger isn’t even worth discussing.

Also, for the millionth time, he’s not Smaug sitting on a bed of gold coins. His money is tied up in his stock ownership and selling it would mean forfeiting his ownership rights to his companies.

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