Ben Norton on difference between US & China| Why China is more democratic than western media reports

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[@lewiskwong6783]

Good to hear from foreigner explaining the Chinese political system in a thorough and unbiased way.

[@Voltage-v7w]

I do not live in China so I cannot determine whether Ben is correct or not. However, after 40 year of witnessing United States, I agree with pretty much everything he described of US.

[@9064peterpan]

" Democracy is America's deadliest export." William Blum

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

Democracy or not, it is just a word and concept. It is better and easier to look at the facts that all can agree on, such as history. Let's compare the histories of the US and China. When the US became independent from Britain, the superpower at the time, it defeated Britain in the Revolutionary War in 1776. The US political system took about 130 years to catch up to Britain at the time around World War I in 1914. When Communist China was founded in 1949, it defeated the US, the superpower than, sort of in the Korean War. So far, the Chinese political system has taken 75 years to catch up to the US, and it is still going.

[@j.d.3269]

In the US, the capital controls the government for the capital; in China, the government controls the capital for the people.

[@pandabearoceanpark]

Even if you don't live in China and can't tell what he said is truth, but I am sure you can see the results coming out from China in the past decades: It has developed its economy to a powerhouse, created the largest upward migration of its population in the history of the world and become a strong and powerful country that doesn't have to take commands from the US like others.

[@davidwestwater2219]

The average wage is 20 a day

[@MarkinChina]

Agree with everything he says; now living in China from the UK.Peace

[@isiahsteele7418]

Lucky You!!

[@tclim5507]

Ben Norton gives an unbiased view and perspective of US and China….👏👏👏

[@BBHABS]

I totally agreed with Ben Norton that China's current peace and security in its social surrounding is the product of good governance. I am speaking from my experience growing up from poverty to affluence society in my lifetime in this tiny little country called Singapore. A good government and hardworking people combined can do wonders!

[@seafood_hater]

As a passing Singaporean, glad to see a fellow Singaporean making this comment.

[@GamerChannel-s5v]

Singapore is a great country. The Chinese government needs to learn from you.

[@LW78321]

Ben Norton is a fantastic geopolitical expert, thank you for having him on

[@youmemeyou]

@LW78321 • øk!

[@jer33.33]

I am impressed with Ben Norton analysis. He is very sharp.

[@mariokery7155]

China is leading the world in good governance and international law reform. The West would prosper and benefit its people if the Western government implemented and advocated for better quality of life and services as they are paid for by the taxpayers. Excellent journalism, Ben. Keep up the great work.

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

Democracy or not, it is just a word and concept. It is better and easier to look at the facts that all can agree on, such as history. Let's compare the histories of the US and China. When the US became independent from Britain, the superpower at the time, it defeated Britain in the Revolutionary War in 1776. The US political system took about 130 years to catch up to Britain at the time around World War I in 1914. When Communist China was founded in 1949, it defeated the US, the superpower than, sort of in the Korean War. So far, the Chinese political system has taken 75 years to catch up to the US, and it is still going.

[@anggsoko9684]

Democracy is a joke and a game.played by corrupt politicians

[@antediluvianatheist5262]

@@一个说话大声的中国人 1: correction: They started out in a better place, and went from there.

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

@@antediluvianatheist5262 1: wtf

[@harryni2162]

The socialism with Chinese characteristics is not a western-style market economy, it still has step-by-step implementation of a series of five-year plans for long-term planning, though it has an influence of Soviet Union era. But unlike the US and some western countries when the new government came in term they detoured or overthrew the previous government's plan due to different group interest or agenda, which is an enormous waste of money, resource and time. Without flipping and tossing, China will persist on accomplishing its mega-projects once reached consensus by people's congress such as nation-wide high-speed rail network, the cross-nation west-east power diversion and the cross-nation south-north water diversion, etc. in China's case I think it was a smart move to combine planned economy and market economy together, it serves the interest of overall people. And it was a lesson learned from the rigidity of the former Soviet Union's planned economy, also another lesson learned from American's industrial hollowing out. Finally, the government and ruling party must do whatever is beneficial to the overall people, no matter how hard and painful the changes or reforms would be.

[@zeissiez]

A story about democracy: A farmer asked his son before he died, "Pigs complain about poor feed, cows complain about heavy work, and chickens complain about dirty nests. What should you do?". The son said, "Change to good feed, change ploughs, clean up chicken coop." The farmer shook his head and said, “No, don't do anything. Let them vote one from the pigs, the cows or the chicken to take care of them, let them think they control their destinies.” Son’s idea = Chinese democracy (Get things done) Father’s idea = American democracy (Election circus)

[@onlytimewilltell204]

Aye your Chinese right 😊

[@zeissiez]

@@onlytimewilltell204 🇲🇾 A Malaysian who has been to 45 countries in the world.

[@TaharaLocc]

​@@onlytimewilltell204Aye, and you are an American, right!

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

FYI, the West or democracies have been acting as if they were the Chinese opposition parties. They care or even love China and Chinese people so much that not only do they carefully watch China and point out every mistake made by the communists, but they also provide solutions and better alternatives. Obviously, the best idea from the West is democracy, but surprisingly, not God nor Jesus. So, comparing history, one of the Chinese communists' significant achievements is turning the West into lovers of China since the Westerners love everything about China so much that they love Dalai Lama, Muslim Uighur in Xinjiang, Taiwanese, etc., etc. By the way, the only thing the West doesn't love about China is communism, which is a Western idea. If the current Western love for China hasn't impressed you, please consider the history that all democracies, without a single exception, have invaded China, looted China's wealth, and killed Chinese people. The simple historical facts are that Christian democracies has killed numerous humans worldwide and is still killing humans all over the world, thanks to the Chinese communists, except around China after the brave Americans left Afghanistan. So, the only thing I like or even admire about democracy is its ability to kill humans and the astronomical number of humans it has killed and is continuously killing. Does anyone still love democracy and care about whether China is a democracy?

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

Democracy: doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results.

[@barrykowal6409]

Ben,I agree with you 100%.I am a US citizen who has lived in Thailand for the past 14 years.When I go 2 the store I leave my front door open.I go out jogging at 2 AM with no worries.Unimaginable in the USA.

[@gohmike6169]

Must spread this to the American especially in TikTok or FB

[@peterthehappywaiguoren]

Ben is a great independent journalist, great to see him on your channel. He brings facts to the conversation.

[@michaelw3344]

100% on point. thank you ben

[@davidalexanderlourie4371]

It's an excellent commentary. It does seem that China has developed an economic/social model that should be studied and adapted to local and regional conditions. China must be doing a significant number of things right.

[@sallywoon9464]

China is a great country with great leader, great government and great people.

[@abayomiwilson2746]

The best country ever China I believe seriously in China I have deep respect for China I am Africa living in Europe I understand European mentality again I respect China a lot 👌👌👍👍✊✊🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@trydowave]

Why don't you move there then?

[@feleazfeleaz4470]

Since China operates as a one-party system, policies are proposed and approved within a short period of time. In the U.S. and most so-called democratic countries, policies must undergo lengthy debates before being approved or even rejected. The Chinese government listens to the people's voices and will reverse policies that are widely opposed. Most importantly, leaders are selected based on merits. Potential members of CPC need to pass tests before being accepted as members. Xi Jinping himself did not get admiited into the party at first try. Chinese investments in high-speed rail is not aimed at making money but at serving the people and promoting economic growth. An efficient transportation system boosts the economy. This is more important to China than ticket sales.

[@dontaskmewhy100]

CPC makes sure that its them who regulates Capital but not like in the West allowing Capital regulating the government and society

[@Deeeepsea-j5m]

Ben Norton…this guy is sharp! Easy to listen and follow on complex economics and geopolitical analyses! Thanks Ben and Host.

[@Brother1961]

Love Ben Norton video❤

[@solomontesfamichael5321]

There is no democracy in the US. I am not sure about China. But there is no hypocricy in China. US democracy is absolute hypocricy

[@vincenttay2812]

US has a corrupted system

[@ZenatiOmar]

Glory to The Peoples Republic of China ❤ Glory to the Chinese People ❤ And Glory to the Chinese Communist Party made for the People to serve the People ❤ China the Future is yours Africa and Latin Ametican Peoples all loves you for your constructive mind and and goals you area blessing the Southern world❤

[@ZenatiOmar]

Thank you Ben Norton watching your videos is absolute not a waste of time❤

[@hongqingxiang3374]

Thank you for your insightful and informative sharing on the subject topic🙏👍🙏

[@izabelareichmann3977]

These tangible examples are very clarifying! Sharing!

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Best insight about China from Ben Norton.Jia you Ben.

[@agustoendo7471]

You just took my words from my lips about the democracy in U.S. The oligarchy choose only two candidates who works only for U.S. corporations. The senate, the house representatives both are finance by the oligarchy.

[@monalai123]

thanks for telling the truth 🎉

[@dolcebelcanto]

You've got the truth. Thanks for your apt observation and smart,honest analysis.🎉

[@jamescc2010]

And no drug and addiction problems in China. US and Europe are full of addiction, sadly. No investment in people, infrastructure, healthcare, education, but only more profit and wealth for billionaires.

[@jeffery-r1l]

❤❤ Ben Norton for his correct opinions. Every words are substantial.

[@simonsmatthew]

The key to understanding the Chinese economy is in the Sinology literature. The Chinese system is heavily influenced by Confucian thought, not just Maoism, and certainly not just western economic thought. One has to think beyond "the market or state" compartmentalisation. This is something all neo-classical economists seem to want to do. When it comes to the political system, it is a one party state, but that party is very representative in a decentralised system (this is a major difference with the Soviet Union which was much more top-down). You will find that party leaders are represented at village level, and sometimes they face a hostile public. These representatives have to go back and report rural dissatisfaction to the more senior Party members. You will find they are really on their toes and very much aware of their citizen's and local concerns. This is unlike the US which has an elitist out of touch oligopoly in power. On the 1990s, China was not really wild-west. It had a "two steps forward, one step back" policy to liberalisation of state owned enterprises. This was unlike the shock therapy undertaken under neo-classical and IMF instruction in the USSR.

[@corbynite2004]

Error in title, should be ‘why CHINA is more democratic’ plz fix

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

Democracy or not, it is just a word and concept. It is better and easier to look at the facts that all can agree on, such as history. Let's compare the histories of the US and China. When the US became independent from Britain, the superpower at the time, it defeated Britain in the Revolutionary War in 1776. The US political system took about 130 years to catch up to Britain at the time around World War I in 1914. When Communist China was founded in 1949, it defeated the US, the superpower than, sort of in the Korean War. So far, the Chinese political system has taken 75 years to catch up to the US, and it is still going.

[@manofsan]

Error in channel name, should be "China & Global Left" Jyotishaman should change his name to Chinaman

[@yihchiehseeto225]

… China domestic market policies are constantly changing/shifting to cater to internal & international market dynamics …

[@allanhsu888]

@@yihchiehseeto225CCP review on their policies very frequently to insure that the existing policies fits with their current situation

[@George-k6o9t]

@@yihchiehseeto225 "The Art of War" by Sun Tze - "Always be on the move and change as the waves upon the surface of water".

[@grandwonder5858]

US democracy = You have the right to speak when you’re being told to speak, but only if you speak good things about us and bad things about our enemies! Got it? You have the right to vote between the two candidates we presented for you to vote! Now, isn’t the US’s democracy the best in the entire world?

[@yaoliang1580]

Demon crazy

[@Voltage-v7w]

It’s called deep state which I did not understand till now

[@sarahk441]

The two candidates already in the pockets of the same kind of people unfortunately. Can independent candidate working? But if they're donated by the same kind of people it will be moot point.

[@joyceching6487]

​​@@yaoliang1580 😈DEMON👿cracy = DEMONICracy 😂

[@phillipliu2759]

❤yes the Mental asylum always amazed me 😮ohhohh very exceptional ❤

[@irritatedanglosaxon1705]

US DEMOcrazy= u need to vote, but with limited access and option. U hv to vote 1 from 2-3 criminals. So if u're US type of Democrazy, u hv to hold referendum to each states or provinces China Democracy= no need to entangle in politic, leaders chosen from the start based on their achievement. People' basic needs were fulfilled and everything was affordable

[@一个说话大声的中国人]

Democracy or not, it is just a word and concept. It is better and easier to look at the facts that all can agree on, such as history. Let's compare the histories of the US and China. When the US became independent from Britain, the superpower at the time, it defeated Britain in the Revolutionary War in 1776. The US political system took about 130 years to catch up to Britain at the time around World War I in 1914. When Communist China was founded in 1949, it defeated the US, the superpower than, sort of in the Korean War. So far, the Chinese political system has taken 75 years to catch up to the US, and it is still going.

[@yaoliang1580]

@@一个说话大声的中国人 it's far superior to that of the US led collective West which is the reason why they are now falling apart

[@KyFang-e3t]

Actually, it's a kind of elite politics

[@Break1815]

You mean DemoN crazy

[@yaoliang1580]

@@一个说话大声的中国人 do be aware that the US has a very easy time to acession as they have no competition at that time.

[@jazz249]

i like that you ask a few poignant questions then allow your guest ample time to fully speak their minds and amplify their ideas. also like that you cut the 1-2 hour plus interview into highlight segments. good job! best regards!

[@cac1504]

According an act passed on September 9, the US Congress authorized appropriations for the “Countering the People’s Republic of China Malign Influence Fund,” which planned to appropriate $325,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 - $1.625 billion in total - to counter the so-called “malign influence” of China. Or in other words, to counter any aspects that the US perceives as unfavorable from China.

[@aneurindavies5943]

"We know our Disinformation Program is complete when everything the American public believes is False" William J Casey, CIA Director in 1981.

[@homestayrivierabaycondotanjung]

The best example of the Chinese democracy was at the end of the pandemic where the public protested for the lock downs to be lifted. In less than a week, the govt responded by completely lifting all lock downs.

[@YouSmile-ox8vg]

That was under the condition when enough data shows it was relatively safe to lift the restrictions. Actually, some elderly folks passed away due to the lift. But that might be a rational decision to let majority population back to normal life when the virus became less fatal.

[@dontaskmewhy100]

It's a very revealing episode from the interview！ Welldone both of you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chw5044]

Great clarification.... Presentation👏🖐️

[@Steve-pq7cb]

When I walk on the street (in US), I have to constantly watch my back. Freedom is just an empty word.

[@starnight1209]

Freedom is when you lock your door behind you.

[@ingridhildebrandt8053]

Vielen Dank, das war sehr informativ.

[@dannyboy8850]

Excellent ecommerce analysis! 👍

[@tedmusson5179]

Thank goodness for the emergence of +BRICS+

[@mhairsto24]

Ben Norton, you are dropping facts... I paused this video at the 9:23 mark, GOOD STUFF. I had a guy get so mad at me after commenting about the sickening racism and gun violence in America, the "human" could not argue my point, so he went and looked me up on Facebook and said that he "wasn't impressed" by me. People in America are hopeless; the political system in America is probably the worst in human history. The American president really has no authority, no other nation has a weaker president/leader/Prime Minister than America (in terms of domestic power and authority), NONE!!

[@catinbootsnow4267]

Same as when you tell a Catholic that Jesus Christ has never existed.

[@michaelloong964]

No point argue with others, You do not win a price to defeat the other guy without facts.

[@KokHow-dr8jm]

Spot on, Ben. Always enjoy listening to your podcast. Keep it up, TQ.

[@elainewilliams8313]

I agreed with you about your comment about China.

[@nayanankm1596]

Informative and inspirational....❤❤❤

[@lowcc7602]

Ben. U r great in sharing and studying the various systems.

[@GNH-1812]

Thanks, Ben for the insight and clarity

[@valdemircosta7685]

Perfect analisys!!!!!!

[@4-SeasonNature]

Excellent presentation.

[@SukhdevSingh-ge5rj]

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[@gmanhan8305]

Thank you Ben for this wonderful program

[@mahendramaharjan4910]

Great Show. Very informative.

[@brucemurray8124]

Thankyou Ben and guest, for your excellent presentation. It is gratifying to hear it from the horses mouth, rather than though the donkeys in the MSM.

[@Vicky-Blue]

Very unpopular truth. Very brave to say it out loud in today’s climate.

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

the difference in how you get treated by cops if disagreeing with them is stark and profound

[@George-k6o9t]

Western democratic freedom = "You can say whatever you like, comment on whatever you like, insult as much as you like. However, do not expect anything to be changed".

[@user-ki1bk5fi8b]

spot on

[@alcheung405]

Great narrative!

[@nowthen3150]

Love your content!!

[@fredtan1506]

The NY stock exchange is a glamorized name for a gambling den.

[@onlytimewilltell204]

Actually it's worse than gambling it's more like manipulated monopolies like fixed poker machines

[@user-ki1bk5fi8b]

spot on

[@starnight1209]

😂😂😂good point.

[@cbont7]

Bet Exchange?

[@arthurhwang117]

Thank you Ben. You took the words out of my mouth. I would hazard an opinion on the cause of the extreme violence (I would rather say “aggression”, as I think the U.S. is an extraordinarily aggressive society, even if someone does not physically, “violently” attack you) in American society : I think it has a huge amount to do with the political system aided and abetted by the media : Electoral politics encourage the demonisation of the opposition and the intentional balkanisation of society in order to form your own faction. Add to this the recent obsession with political correctness, and the religious intensity of liberal causes to a degree that excludes common sense, stoked by the algorithmic social media, and you have this irrational, toxic aggression and self-righteous rage that permeates society to the extent of total and utter dysfunction.

[@anggsoko9684]

China's economic success is due to the collecive deligent and cultured effort of the whole nation.

[@michaelloong964]

The Chinese EV good quality and cheap products are derived from a perfect domestic and global supply chain that is built up over more than a decade. The Chinese government achievements in many industries and social developments are also based on perfect supply chain principles and many years of planning, The long tern plan includes skill, knowledge, human. financial and material resources and the resilience of the Chinese people with hardworking attitude. Such scenario doe not exit in many countries.

[@desmondho9567]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Here is why some of the reasons West afraid of China? 1) Manufacturing superiority over US. 2) Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) = WEST failed BBBW. 3) Better Infrastructure > US collapsing infrastructure & deteriorating public facilities. 4) Beidou = GPS. 5) Heavenly space station = International space station. 6) China Cheap Electric Vehicle (EV) > US internal combustion engine & Expensive EV. 7) Huawei 5G & coming 6G > US 4G & 4.5G😅 8) China lifted 850 millions people out of poverty > US incredible surge in homeless & surging middle class poverty. 9) China strict Drugs and Guns Rules. > US drugs addiction and Guns violence mass shooting. Safety problems. 10) China strict anti corruption laws > US disguise political corruptions by lobbyist as political donations.

[@user-ki1bk5fi8b]

spot on

[@lewiskwong6783]

Ben you are a clear thinker. You should talk more with the westerners.

[@9064peterpan]

" The US is backing a ge no cide ( in Gaza) and waging a proxy war (in Ukraine) against a nuclear superpower while American people struggle with stagnant wages, a broken healthcare system and soaring costs of living, so naturally Americans are being told they need to be very very worried about China." Caitlin Johnstone

[@marlbankian]

Excellent analysis site

[@jackshultz2024]

On the real estate bubble in China: Since the bubble burst, in the 3rd quarter of’23, the real estate sector fell by 9.3%, while the overall economy grew by 5.4%. The the 1st quarter of 2024, the real estate sector fell another 9.7%, but overall the economy grew by 5.1%. Quite an impressive accomplishment, overcoming such a steep decline in real estate.

[@K3S-x1k]

the realestate only at 5.8% of their GDP for 2023, scope of that decline is not that big for them, unless USA, it over 11% of the GDP

[@ceej5705]

Love this guy... but I do miss journalism that reported what is happening from multiple perspectives without an emotional tone so that the audience can make their own decisions... rather than how it is now where the audience is persuaded or manipulated into believing what the journalist believes. Anyway, Ben, I do fear for your safety with what you report and the way you talk about these important issues. Be careful bud! But do keep it up please....

[@victorchew151]

Don't worry, Ben is safe in China.

[@michaelloong964]

The CIA has a budget of US$1.6 billion to perform anti-China actions and propaganda. This money just passed the Senate and ready to use.

[@pc3244]

capitalism is economic fascism.

[@ObjectiveMedia]

Fascism (the merging of state and private owner) is a tactic and is how capitalism subverts democracy.

[@MoSylla45]

It’s actually the real communism,the utter dictatorship of the capital over humans. The possessor of capital have absolute power of the penniless workers and the government sides with the capital.

[@manofsan]

No, the name capitalism is a misnomer -- it's really all about Free Markets Capitalism is done by everyone, including Socialists/Communists. They all make use of capital. Only difference is that communists make sure Govt owns all the capital. I don't see anything wrong with Free Markets. Any person is free to have their own relationship with someone else. You prefer nobody should get married until you can.

[@pc3244]

@@manofsan lol

[@manofsan]

@@pc3244 - you can lol, but that's the reality

[@KurtBossy]

Ben is a great analyst

[@bobbilly2397]

America, fascism which smells like democracy.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Also NY subways are constantly flooded due to climate change. Submerged subway infrastructure costs billions of dollars to repair.

[@rashlatif9478]

So well said 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@victorchew151]

The current wars in Ukraine, Israel they need weapons. Mic is selling it to them. The US is also forcing its allies to supply their Old weapons to Ukraine then replenish new ones and guess where the new ones come from. Without this sales imagine the US GDP. 🥵😭

[@phils4634]

How much of the US fantasy "GDP" is based entirely on services? How often does the Treasury down-grade forecasts after initially releasing over-inflated "figures" to goose the "economy"?

[@michaelloong964]

follow the money trail.

[@zorangogic4184]

👏👏👏

[@harryni2162]

The socialism with Chinese characteristics is not a western-style market economy, it still has step-by-step implementation of a series of five-year plans for long-term planning, though it has an influence of Soviet Union era. But unlike the US and some western countries when the new government came in term they detoured or overthrew the previous government's plan due to different group interest or agenda, which is an enormous waste of money, resource and time. Without flipping and tossing, China will persist on accomplishing its mega-projects once reached consensus by people's congress such as nation-wide high-speed rail network, the cross-nation west-east power diversion and the cross-nation south-north water diversion, etc. in China's case I think it was a smart move to combine planned economy and market economy together, it serves the interest of overall people. And it was a lesson learned from the rigidity of the former Soviet Union's planned economy, also another lesson learned from American's industrial hollowing out. Finally, the government and ruling party must do whatever is beneficial to the overall people, no matter how hard and painful the changes or reforms would be.

[@erictansweebeng5498]

A little known fact is that many of China's officials or civil servants came to Singapore after Deng's visit and met PM Lee Kuan Yew. You can say, that much of China's success today, is the result of that fateful visit and what it saw happen to the former Soviet Union when it imploded.

[@PhiloSurfer]

The "Mayor class" is still being conducted annually at the Nanyang Technological University - where scores of mayors from the provinces and districts in China go to Singapore's NTU to learn about Singapore's public policy, governance and how the various statutory boards work.

[@user-ki1bk5fi8b]

spot on

[@raymondyau7234]

I ride the elevator in the New York City subway today. I smell urine.

[@TheRealIronMan]

This is the 1st time I have seen a western commentator mentioning the deindustrialization of the northeast China, I'm impressed.

[@Anway-NeverGiveUp]

China focused upon mass production and manufacturing, from quantitative level to qualitative level; through automated science and technological gadgets, as machine labor, by every means of excess human labor to increase productivity and production rate, increasing scopes for mass employment, freeing people from financial crisis, socio-economical and cultural crisis; by meeting necessities-needs and demands of society..

[@dolcebelcanto]

You are spot on about the beauty and relative success in the meritorious , consultative and representative democratic election system in China. I have studied both the US, UK and the current modern Chinese Constitution and election system. The Chinese system is no less democratic than that in the West.The saying that there is no democratic election system in China is folly and racial bias.

[@alphaglucopyranose6928]

The US government is a mess. Different departments of the government very often work against each other, competing for annual budgets. One department may want to build oil pipelines and another department might want to protect the forest and therefore have conflicts.

[@AmianteTarvoke]

The departments are already corrupt by themselves, since they are always headed by executives from the very corporations that the agency are tasked with regulating. This revolving door scam is a huge source of corruption.

[@DoloresAvitia]

Ben, again, great analysis!

[@yuanbohua]

Capitalism, as its name suggested exactly, is for capitalists, not for some random joe. And I assure you that being a capitalist will be much much more safe and happier in the US, tho not so much for a normal working class person

[@JalernJa]

Americans democracy Spelled "..Demon-Craft-See.."

[@romithom]

Ben thank for share 👍🙏😄shelterin❣💪💪💪

[@michaelloong964]

I believe other countries cannot and will not adopt China's political system which is based on largely Confucius teaching, 5000 years of cultural and historical experience of living, customs and habits. These Chinese traits are deeply rooted in the Chinese DNA. Hence Chinese political system cannot be replicated or cloned in other countries. Chinese leaders ( the emperors or dictators as called by the Westerner ) are taught by Confucius to serve and care for the people.The classical example of the Chinese leaders serving the people is the high speed rail of 46000 km length and speed of 350 km/hr. This high speed rail fares are relatively low so that many people can travel on it, and the government is running it at great loss annually. The US and the West cannot adopt such Chinese high speed rail system without making a profit. The streets and subway cabins superb cleanliness can be had only in China and not in the US or the West.The main problem of the US and the west is the politicians play money politics-- corruption is the core failure of national development. They should adopt Confucius teaching to serve the people.

[@marcionphilologos5367]

Bourgeois democracy means party politics by voting, and the domination of the capitalist economy over politics. HISTORY HAS PROVEN THAT WESTERN PARTY POLITICS, FIXATED ON THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT, IS UNABLE TO SOLVE IMPORTANT SOCIAL PROBLEMS. In socialist China the ONE PARTY-STATE manages the capitalist economy with computers to serve the COMMON GOOD. SO, WESTERN INTELLECTUALS HAVE TO GIVE UP ON BOTH MARXIST REASONING (CAPITALISM IS BAD) AND IDEALIZING DEMOCRACY.( AUTHORITY IS BAD)

[@urjk46]

you are right....every 4 years an election of a person you mostly do not know but a lot of propaganda around the person - and if the person does not deliver you cannot vote him/her out. In Switzerland they have system whereby very often the Swiss vote about critical questions and the government hast implement. Also the parties have to work together - so no civil wars like in the US

[@horridohobbies]

In the US, there is no guiding hand, no organizing force, to coordinate the nation's businesses to work towards a specific economic goal or strategy.

[@mikexhotmail]

There is but not for the good of many.

[@michaelloong964]

US politicians cannot have long term plans like in China. President changes too frequently

[@BeelP.]

Excellent video in the Ben Norton tradition on the relative merits of the Chinese system as compared to the fault-ridden US system that has been exalted as the epitome of human achievements in western media.

[@schumannli5825]

Thank you for presenting your good knowledge of China. China is working for all its citizens; not to be controlled / influenced by the rich and big companies.

[@sarakim5349]

very good analysis, thank you, subscribed, liked

[@swapansinha5717]

In one party democracy there is no chance of capitalist loving, government make policy for mass people interest

[@MaxAtLarge]

Ben, I think it breaks down like this: In the US, the government is run by business and decisions are skewed toward what will benefit them the most, (their private interests). So, from this I take "Concentrated wealth and power is by nature, anti-social." Contrast this with China, where the business sector is rewarded for operating in the PUblic Interest. They allow capitalist to operate but only to the degree that they contribute to the Public Interest. In other words, without strong regulation, capitalism will undermine the very system that gave rise to it.

[@edhom5148]

It is a meritocracy system. I can’t simply run if I am not qualified and don’t have the experience.

[@boonhongchan1853]

The US focus on their ideological assumptions that they and only they can provide security and protection to the rest of the world, have aggressively lead the US to lose sight of the balance that has to be achieved. Spending focuses on the MIC, sponsorship for Elections and reductions of taxes for sponsors, etc etc.continued to reduce emphasis of citizens' well being, infrastructure, education, inequality and many more. Expenditures towards convincing Citizens that others are a treat and towards propaganda that paints them as treats just continues to create further imbalance within the system. It should not have come this far. Need not have come this far. Alas too much damage has been done. It's not too late! How do we stop this bleeding and strife towards the balance that we should have had???????

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Protect the world? Wutchu smoking boomer

[@user-ki1bk5fi8b]

spot on sir