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Old 09-23-2018, 06:54 PM   #859
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I was just reading up on China's recently implemented "social credit system". That is just frightening. It's the type of control that they're undoubtedly looking to expand as far as they can.
People complain about Trump. And sure, he is bombastic. His comments can be ridiculous. But i think it's more important to focus on the actions. And their results.
China, in comparison, is now a complete dictatorship. And equipped with a surveillance system capable of controlling its people to ensure that there is absolutely no opposition to this.
For a counterpoint, worth a watch:

Ted Talk - A tale of Two Political Systems - https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_x_li_...ms?language=en
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