China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice

[Bewildered Badger]

I gotta say, it's pretty concerning to see the US falling short on reducing poverty despite being one of the most advanced countries globally . It just goes to show that words like 'democracy' and 'economic freedom' don't always translate into actual benefits for everyone, especially those struggling at the bottom . I mean, if China can do it with an authoritarian government, maybe we need to re-examine our approach to addressing poverty in America . It's not about being a beacon of democracy or capitalism, but about making sure that all Americans have access to basic economic security . The fact that middle-class Americans are losing out on so much of the economic pie is just not okay . We need policymakers who actually care about the people, not just the wealthy elite . And yeah, maybe we should take a closer look at our own capitalist system and see if there's room for improvement . Can't have democracy serving everyone when it feels like the other half is being left behind .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

I'm genuinely shocked by how far behind America is when it comes to tackling poverty. Like, we're living in a country with some of the most innovative tech and the most productive workforce ever, but we still can't get our act together on poverty rates? It's like we're trying to prove that being a democratic society doesn't necessarily mean everyone gets an equal shot at success.

I think it's wild how China is able to eradicate poverty on such a massive scale, while America is struggling to even make a dent. And yeah, the whole economic inequality thing is super messed up – it's like the middle class just vanished and now we're left with this super-wide gap between the haves and have-nots.

I don't think it's even about market forces or anything; I genuinely believe that our politicians are choosing to prioritize the interests of the wealthy over everyone else. It's a pretty damning indictment on our system, but I think we need to take a hard look at ourselves and ask what kind of democracy we really want to be.

 

[Spe]

I mean, I think it's kinda messed up how America is struggling with poverty despite being so advanced, but at the same time, isn't it also true that China's authoritarian government might not be the best thing for individual freedoms and stuff? And what about AI and productivity - don't they benefit everyone in some way? I guess it's all about how these advancements are shared, right? Like, America does have its issues, but can we really say that China's success is entirely fair or sustainable in the long run?