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Comment · 9 years ago
Absolutely adorable. Thank you for that.
Comment · 9 years ago
This article takes an economic situation and tries to frame it as a political one. Hong Kongers don't care about the ideological differences between mainland China and HK, they care about the staggering inequality and loss of economic mobility in their once vibrant city.

Chinese money is flooding into Hong Kong and it's all being parked into real estate. This has sent real estate prices skyrocketing and far outside the reach of ordinary citizens. As a secondary effect, Hong Kong elites are now parking all their money into real estate with the expectation that the Chinese capital flight continues to drive up real estate prices. Real estate is the best investment available in Hong Kong right now. Bar none.

With all their capital tied up in real estate, the elites don't invest in startups or R&D. No increases in productivity, no new jobs, no gains for the average citizen in a city that grows more expensive by the day. This is why Hong Kong is in decline. This is why Hong Kongers takes to the streets. It's not a backlash towards conflicting political ideology, they just want the Chinese and their damn money out.

Comment · 9 years ago
You know, just today I was thinking about how positively Rockefeller Center has impacted my life.
Comment · 9 years ago
You heard it here first, non-Westeners. ZERO
Comment · 9 years ago
Ah when all else fails, go for the ol' ad hominem.
Comment · 9 years ago
And extremely fit people sometimes go on diets. But generally, someone on a diet isn't likely to be extremely fit.
Comment · 9 years ago
Ok, so your product is a niche fitness meal plan rather than a traditional meal plan. Your primary objection to existing options was that "The food is very meh." You can see how that can be confusing.

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