I think we overrate the ability of the government to change the living conditions in a country. The government is only one factor among others, such as technology, geography, ecnomics, history, climate, and the accumulation of small choices made over decades.
this post was submitted on 06 Nov 2024
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Learn a new language and get the fuck out. Visit family during elections.
ever thought about learning german and migrating to europe?
That costs money.