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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] dropdrip@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Most of the world is capitalist and poor.

[–] pineapple@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago

Third World is not poor. You don't go to poor countries to make money. There are very few poor countries in this world. Most countries are rich! The Philippines are rich! Brazil is rich! Mexico is rich! Chile is rich—only the people are poor.

This is basically what you meant I'm sure but Michael Perenti quote he he.