nathanielandbartimaeus wrote:This country is going to lead the world in a few decades. It's going to become the largest economy in a decade or two & I am sure (with its current spending) its military strength would overtake that of any country.
But the very fact that it isn't democratic is scary. It has all the signs of being an imperialistic nation & tends to support other non democratic & 'rogue' nations. Worst, it doesn't need to answer its own citizens. Possibly, we will be seeing many Bushes in future who cannot be voted out.

Bah. Never got to type it properly. But I need to go now.

Nero wrote:

nathanielandbartimaeus wrote:This country is going to lead the world in a few decades. It's going to become the largest economy in a decade or two & I am sure (with its current spending) its military strength would overtake that of any country.
But the very fact that it isn't democratic is scary. It has all the signs of being an imperialistic nation & tends to support other non democratic & 'rogue' nations. Worst, it doesn't need to answer its own citizens. Possibly, we will be seeing many Bushes in future who cannot be voted out.

Bah. Never got to type it properly. But I need to go now.

America has an attitude of an imperialist. Yet you don't seem to be frightened; simply because it's a democracy?

While China is not exactly better, simply because it's not democratic is not the main reason to be wary of its growing strength. All nations with the appropriate leaders can hide itself from the world, not answer to its citizens, and support "non democratic and rogue nations". America is rumored to support "rogue" nations. It answers to it citizens because the citizens have power. While many leaders do sincerely care for America, true intentions can never truly be known.

Essentially, all powerhouses are empires: Britain, Rome, American, and soon China. All nations look for power. My fear is not that they'll commit all of these fears of yours; it's that China doesn't seem to care as much for their public image as America. America had already become the leader of the world; it has had the largest economy of the world (and still does), and still has a massive army. China will be just like America. Only with the supposed mistreatment of the citizens.

China is no longer a true communist country; it is slowly turning democratic. We should not worry too much of China; instead, let's call it: The United States of America, V.2

Apollo wrote:Um, no. You cannot call a country that stifles certain freedoms essential to a free nation "The United States of America, V.2"

nathanielandbartimaeus wrote:In spite of all you mentioned, democratic countries have far more transparency. Tell me, have you ever heard of scandals (like Watergate) getting exposed in non-democratic countries?There are so many other examples. Plus there is the Opposition, always ready to point the flaws of the government & make political gains. And the media [yes, I know the government sometimes stifles the media(esp during wars), but it is rare]. And the ruling party cannot do whatever it wants- it needs a two third majority to be passed in the parliament. And you can always vote out the incumbent government.