Thanks to the United States of America wether it be through legal or illegal means.
India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
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Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#22Such an awesome accomplishment. Also, it’s interestingly a huge black eye to the CCP: news of this Indian accomplishment will be censored in China, because it proves that nations can progress without forced-sterilization/-abortion/-1-child-policy/authoritarianism/ etc.
I think this is a world wide trend as well. Humanity is progressing with every generation. (this is true even in Africa).
Some countries progressing faster though, (China being one of them).
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#23Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#24Do millennial and gen-z Indians have a similarly skeptical view towards capitalism held by so many young people in NA and the EU? I had a friend tell me the other day that I couldn't be anti-racist if I wasn't anti-capitalist, because capitalism is by inherently racist. Ever since 2018 or so it seems as if anti-capitalism has become part of the mainstream progressive Western viewpoint, while I don't remember that bei…
I think India is already quite socialist to begin with so anti-capitalism isn't a very strong sentiment there. There's also a lot less centralization and fewer monopolies. I probably shopped at my local small business much more often than I went to a big box store in India whereas in the US, I can't remember the last time I was able to conveniently do business at a small business.
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#25How wonderful! In the influx of bad news it stands out as an awesome accomplishment.
Congratulations, India!
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It has nothing to do with capitalism, it's all about strong government, strong institutions and the people who understand and pursue a common goal i.e: a synchronized society
If anything, capitalism wins at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-11/india-s-d...
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#27Thanks to the United States of America wether it be through legal or illegal means.
Hmm. If you are saying we are all interconnected, relying on the diverse resources, products, and gifts from around this small planet to do the things we want to do, e.g. care for our sick, advance the common good, protect the vulnerable, provide stable sources of food _so that_ our global population can grow in a safe, equitable, sustainable manner toward lives full of fulfillment and wonder, away from subsistence living that steals time and health and hope from those stuck with no other choice, then, yes.
But if you mean the US should take credit, then, no.
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#28Such an awesome accomplishment. Also, it’s interestingly a huge black eye to the CCP: news of this Indian accomplishment will be censored in China, because it proves that nations can progress without forced-sterilization/-abortion/-1-child-policy/authoritarianism/ etc.
Why do so many people on HN hate on China? What's your relationship with Chinese people in your personal life?
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#29The move away from socialist economic policy has been a great boon for the Indian people. But a lot needs to be done still to root out the corruption and wastage of the socialist days
Re: India lifted 415M out of poverty in 15 years, says UN
#30Do millennial and gen-z Indians have a similarly skeptical view towards capitalism held by so many young people in NA and the EU? I had a friend tell me the other day that I couldn't be anti-racist if I wasn't anti-capitalist, because capitalism is by inherently racist. Ever since 2018 or so it seems as if anti-capitalism has become part of the mainstream progressive Western viewpoint, while I don't remember that bei…
South Asia was captured by the East India Company, and the wealth of its people systematically extracted over centuries. This is different from the many other local wars and invasions that happened in India before and during this time, where either the invaders left after stealing wealth once, or they stayed and generally tried to improve the area they captured. Systematic extraction of wealth was only a feature of capitalist firm made of people who said they were distinct from you, and superior (please note 'race' was invented by Europeans).
So, hate for capitalism is pretty old in certain parts of the world.