Commentary: Longtime former Republican on Patrick Deneen and the demise of the conservative intellectual

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        72 years ago

        Tangentially, if you’re interested in rabbit holes, there’s a book by Matt Kennard called Silent Coup that deals with corporate influence over trade, it looks at the agreements countries have to sign to get corporations into their countries.

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          -32 years ago

          I’m well aware of this process and support it. Countries are welcome to make any deals they’d like. They’re presumably intelligent, independent entities making decisions in their own best interest.

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            62 years ago

            So you’re in favor of BRICS and the devaluation of the petrodollar, if those countries choose to do that?

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              2 years ago

              I recognize their right and potential desire to do it, but I think the likely economic responses and ensuing global downturn isn’t worth the eventual possible payoff for them

              As an example of an actual unpopular opinion I have, I think it’s good that countries sell Nestle their water rights and then buy water back from them, if it results in a large enough economic impact for their nation.