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originally posted by: MarioOnTheFly
a reply to: Krazysh0t
well, I'm hardly an expert in global economics...but I was led to believe that US firmly wants to stay No1 economic or military wise. In that regard it views China not so much as a military threat...but an economic one. I think you know what would happen if that ceases to be so. Would $ remain the world reserve currency ? would oil still be traded in $ ?
As I said...I'm not an economics expert...but these things seem to be self evident. Also..isnt China somewhat buddy buddy with Russia ?
Yes, it would likely still be traded in US dollars. Oil is already traded in other currencies.
I could give two #s about our military might. I'm all for slashing over half of our military budget.
Not any more than they are buddy buddy with us. This was a point of contention a while back when Russia wanted to challenge us over one of their goofy ideas hoping that China would back them up and China was like, "i don't want anything to do with this mess."
originally posted by: MarioOnTheFly
a reply to: Krazysh0t
And if OPEC turns to other currencies ?
that's a bit shortsighted of you. Your country's economy heavily depends on your military might.
China is smart. They dont want to step on US toes. They have a mutually beneficiary relationship. But dont fool yourself into thinking you are alies.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
At least with Clinton you know what you are getting. The Donald's only consistency is that he'll say what you want to hear and be an asshole about everything. It certainly isn't conservative values though.
Two things need to be drastically cut in our country. Police spending and military spending.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: DutchMasterChief
You think so? Fair enough. Let's explore that possibility. So outline for me a logical reason to vote for Donald Trump, going over his policies and why they would improve the conditions in this country for everyone and not just a select race of people.
Please go into logical detail about how x policy from Trump will lead to y beneficial results for everyone.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: everyone
You may want to retract your statement a bit there. Hillary never claimed to be a conservative,Plus she's not an asshole to everyone who talks to her. I certainly don't like her and she does say things that people want to hear, but your hyperbole is giving away your partisan bias.
originally posted by: Sargeras
OK that is super easy though.
1 build wall, deport every illegal in the country, if we deport you and find you back in this country 5 years at hard labor, then we deport you again, and I bet you don't come back.
This will raise wages across the board, because Americans won't have to compete with illegals that undercut them and drive down wages.
2. Get rid of every single free trade agreement we have that doesn't place America on level ground with its other partners.
This will bring back millions of jobs, because import tariffs will make foreign goods too expensive to buy, thus stimulation of American made goods.
Easy peasy lemon squeesy!