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In reply to the discussion: "We are in a State of COLLAPSE - This is WORSE than Recession!" - Jeffrey Sachs Warning [View all]Happy Hoosier
(9,533 posts)42. Not yet convinced of that.
I think China's surge is fading. India has some structural issues that could blunt their growth. IF Asia takes over, it's likely to be more diffuse and less concentrated in one power.
I DO think US dominance in international trade is about over. Trump is taking us off the table.
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"We are in a State of COLLAPSE - This is WORSE than Recession!" - Jeffrey Sachs Warning [View all]
LiberalArkie
Aug 2025
OP
I think in Big Corp Culture downturns are favored over having to paying taxes
BaronChocula
Aug 2025
#37
It will probably just be a mild recession for Jeffrey Sachs and his class of people.
LiberalArkie
Aug 2025
#22
Agreed. Orange will make it stand out as more than anyone has ever imagined.
twodogsbarking
Aug 2025
#28
I told a Republican family member that we had a good run and it was time for Asia to take over
progressoid
Aug 2025
#15
Excellent video, but I think Mr. Sachs engages in some wishful thinking on autocracy.
hay rick
Aug 2025
#23
stagflation term has been around for years . i rmember hearing them using that term in
AllaN01Bear
Aug 2025
#35
He lost me right after the 7 minute mark, when he started the "both sides" shit.
SunSeeker
Aug 2025
#36