Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers
Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers
America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules.
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It’s the age old problem of a wise despot.
When you're governing wisely, there is no need to be despotic. Conflicts and contradictions necessitate a large militant police state to keep the lower class in line. But when you've got generous surpluses and a rising quality of life, people are generally happy and easy to govern.
3 3 ReplyDespot means you have absolute power. It doesn't mean you use it badly. It just means you have the potential to.
2 0 ReplyDespot means you have absolute power.
Traditionally in a cruel or oppressive manner.
The wise leader doesn't need to inflict cruelty, because they have the public's trust.
1 2 ReplyAnd when they are no longer wise?
1 0 ReplyThen people grow unhappy and begin to rebel. And they either pave a new, wiser path or double down by resorting to cruelty.
1 1 ReplyExactly. Which is why a despot is not wanted. Much better with a small revolution every now and again; i.e., an election.
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