freed5666
Re:Less than 20% of the world's population now live in a “free” country
on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @11:22AM (#26400339)
But at least the case of healthcare in the US is a very special case. They are literally looting the people. Even an ambulance ride costs huge amounts.
Re:Less than 20% of the world's population now live in a “free” country
on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @10:56AM (#26400013)
There are also the numerous imprisonment of activists, journalists, opposing politicians etc. Basically an atmosphere of fear for people vocally opposing the government.
Re:Less than 20% of the world's population now live in a “free” country
on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @10:51AM (#26399962)
It is indeed an empire. Two good books:
[1] How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr https://www.amazon.com/How-Hide-Empire-History-Greater/dp/03...
[2] Understanding Power by Noam Chomsky https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Power-Indispensible-Cho...