Ha, dude bought a macbook at the end. Scammed twice in one Greentext.

Only just a little ironic that the Israeli Flag anon writes a short fiction of an arrogant upper class getting their comeuppance.

TBH I never got into Stranger Things. All of these critically acclaimed TV shows are always like “OH TRUST ME IT GETS GOOD AFTER THE FIRST 3 HOURS” like nah I’m good, mate.

Competition drives prices down. Bare minimum economic theory for you, you’re welcome for that.

It’s incorrect to think that losing access to markets is beneficial for anyone, which is why using it as a bargaining chip to make people stop murdering each other is a good thing. Even if this imaginary Global South organization had another provider for goods, they’re at risk of being abused or manipulated by a lower number of trade partners who can increase prices at will.

I’m sorry that you disagree.

I like the idea of economic incentives and I think they’re extremely effective, although the ones on the other end of them usually take years before they start to feel the full effects.

How dare I “missuse” dictionaries to “define words” which contradict your “alternative facts.”

and FYI, Oxford is British.

Take it up with oxford, Words mean what the majority believes they currently mean. Anything else is just some shit somebody made up. This discussion is about the current meaning of Liberalism in today’s political context.

Oxford Dictionary:

lib·er·al

/ˈlib(ə)rəl/

adjective

willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas.

relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise. Similar: tolerant, unprejudiced, unbigoted, broad-minded, open-minded, enlightened, forbearing, permissive, free, free and easy, easygoing, laissez-faire, libertarian, latitudinarian, unbiased, impartial, nonpartisan, indulgent, lenient, lax, soft

noun

a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare. “she dissented from the decision, joined by the court’s liberals”

a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

Opposite: narrow-minded, bigoted,

You are free to argue with dictionaries, but if your enemy is liberalism as defined by civil rights, democracy, and welfare then you are the enemy of all people, in my eyes.

Lol I’m sure Prolewiki is an unbiased source that the majority of people would agree with on the definitions of words. /s