Oh, it's moving somewhere alright. Whether it's in a good or bad direction is highly contestable. It's easy to take bold and decisive action if you don't have to worry about things like public opinion and democratic consensus.
> American conservatives blame poor people for their problems. They didn't work hard enough, didn't get an education, have the wrong attitude or whatever.
You haven't talked to many Chinese have you? This is a pretty common attitude in China, too. If you think Americans are self-centered, you haven't been to a country where "to get rich is glorious".
Oh, it's moving somewhere alright. Whether it's in a good or bad direction is highly contestable. It's easy to take bold and decisive action if you don't have to worry about things like public opinion and democratic consensus.
> American conservatives blame poor people for their problems. They didn't work hard enough, didn't get an education, have the wrong attitude or whatever.
You haven't talked to many Chinese have you? This is a pretty common attitude in China, too. If you think Americans are self-centered, you haven't been to a country where "to get rich is glorious".