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And this also will lead to further divides where the wealthy get batteries and generators while everyone else is literally left out in the cold.

Seeing the failure of American politics recently is sad - it feels like society has just given up any ambition in favor of petty in fighting. The article touches on an important point - we are hopelessly short term in our thinking, and the political system reflects that.

Look at China's Belt and Road initiative, it's a 40 year, ambitious plan. Do we even have any serious 10 year plans? 5 year? And why not?

parent mindvirus 5 years ago

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