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THANK YOU. The fact that you would consult ChatGPT for me is touching.

Unironically, Joe Rogan, considering the amount of DMT he has ingested, probably has a greater understanding of reality than these two.

I met a woman through social media and she told me that my pics were “scary”.

Btw, my family grew up under Communism, and I have not heard a single complaint from them about the system. Actually, to the contrary, the Soviet system had many upsides. So many of the social and economic problems Russians have now did not exist back then. I don’t like the analysis that Communism just “failed”. It produced a lot of achievements.

Not necessarily correct. The Soviet Union had their own spin on Marxism, called Marxism-Leninism. When or not this was a break off of, or a completion of Marxism is debatable. Also, the revolution was supposed to happen in an industrialized country. Russia was the last place Marx predicted the revolution to happen.

Stop relying on YouTube videos to educate yourself on this sort of thing and begin to read books. The book below is a good place to start. But after reading that, read books from Marx himself, most importantly, read Capital.

I do have to admit this, you're getting a bit too ideological about this issue. It's not about swapping the "wrong" ideology for the "true" ideology, because there is no thing as a correct ideology. Its about raising the consciousness of society and Government by implementing the correct systems given a society's development, and fostering systems that will encourage the population to rise to a higher value system. Whether or not North Korea's poverty is caused by sanctions or socialism is irrelevant. That fact is that they are a one party state run by an almost religious adherence to Juche ideology, a BLUE style of Government, accompanied by a nepotistic and strict top-down leadership, RED. No matter how much prosperity a society gains from being in a single code, if a society stays in a certain value system for too long, then that value system will eat itself out and corrode itself, and even regress to a previous code. And North Korea refuses to evolve.

I'm reading that book on Leo's book list right now.

I wonder if that video has the capacity to arouse women and gay men.

I asked the exact same question Leo asked, but to ChatGPT Me: Has there been any good research or understanding of how much sanctions affect a nation's development? I'm wondering about to what extent scanctions are responsible for the lack of success of nations like Cuba, Iran, and North Korea vs how much is it their own fault of bad governance, lack of development, ideology, Marxism, Communism/Socialism, corruption, bad geography, etc. ChatGPT: There has been significant research into how sanctions affect a nation’s development, but the extent of their impact is still debated, particularly in the context of countries like Cuba, Iran, and North Korea. Sanctions are designed to pressure governments or specific industries by cutting off trade, finance, and technology flows, but their long-term effects on development and governance can vary significantly depending on a range of factors. Key Findings on the Impact of Sanctions: 1. Economic Contraction: Sanctions typically lead to economic downturns. They restrict access to international markets, which can result in inflation, reduced foreign exchange reserves, and stunted industrial growth. Research suggests that countries under prolonged sanctions experience economic contraction, making it harder for them to grow or develop at the same rate as their peers. For example, sanctions have deeply affected Iran’s oil exports and overall economic stability. 2. Political and Governance Responses: In many cases, authoritarian governments use sanctions to tighten their grip on power. Rather than fostering regime change, sanctions sometimes allow governments to consolidate power by blaming economic hardship on foreign interference. This has been observed in Cuba and North Korea, where leadership has managed to maintain control despite long-standing sanctions by reinforcing narratives of external enemies and rallying internal support against perceived foreign oppression. 3. Humanitarian and Developmental Costs: Sanctions often lead to human suffering, particularly in terms of healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure. For example, in Cuba, the U.S. embargo has been blamed for restricting access to essential medical supplies and technology, which impacts social development and quality of life. In North Korea, sanctions have exacerbated food shortages, though the regime itself plays a significant role in resource mismanagement. 4. Impact on Corruption and Informal Economies: Sanctions can lead to increased corruption and the growth of informal markets. Governments, elites, and industries often develop parallel markets to bypass sanctions, further entrenching corruption and inequality. Iran’s “gray market” economy, which allows goods and services to flow illicitly, is one such example. This diverts resources from development and encourages governance that prioritizes survival over reform. The Role of Domestic Factors: While sanctions undoubtedly play a major role in limiting development, it is widely agreed that internal governance, economic management, and ideology are critical factors in the lack of success seen in nations like Cuba, Iran, and North Korea. • Cuba: Beyond sanctions, the Cuban government’s adherence to a centralized, socialist economic model has limited the country’s potential for growth. The inefficiency of state-owned industries and tight government control over innovation have hampered development, even as other nations that were once socialist (e.g., China or Vietnam) have embraced more market-driven reforms. • North Korea: North Korea’s isolationist policies and heavy investment in its military-industrial complex have significantly hindered development. Even without sanctions, its highly centralized, authoritarian system and focus on maintaining power through militarization would likely have stunted economic growth. Geography and resource limitations also constrain development, but the state’s mismanagement plays a significant role. • Iran: While sanctions have severely impacted Iran’s economy, especially by restricting oil revenues, internal mismanagement, and corruption have also stifled growth. The country has struggled with high inflation, a lack of diversification, and social unrest, stemming from dissatisfaction with its governance. Its semi-theocratic system prioritizes certain elites and projects, such as military ventures, over economic diversification and social development. Sanctions vs. Internal Governance: • Sanctions as an Aggravating Factor: In most cases, sanctions exacerbate existing problems within countries but are rarely the sole cause of underdevelopment. For example, Cuba’s economic challenges began with the collapse of the Soviet Union, which was a major trading partner, while U.S. sanctions worsened an already dire situation. Similarly, North Korea’s economic isolation would still be profound even without sanctions due to its rigid state-controlled system. • Governance and Ideology as Root Causes: Poor governance, adherence to rigid ideological frameworks, and resource mismanagement are often identified as the root causes of underdevelopment in these countries. Sanctions exacerbate these issues, but if these countries had more flexible, open, and market-driven economic policies (like those seen in other nations emerging from socialism), they might have been more resilient in the face of external pressures. Conclusion: Sanctions do limit a nation’s ability to grow economically and access resources, but they are only one piece of the puzzle. Bad governance, ideological rigidity, corruption, and inefficient management often play a more significant role in a country’s long-term development struggles. Sanctions amplify pre-existing challenges but do not entirely account for the lack of success of nations like Cuba, Iran, and North Korea.

It's always good to go back to Leo's older content. I have a problem with watching too much of Leo's advanced videos instead of starting with the simpler stuff.

Thanks man!

@Leo Gura How is North Korea a failed state when they produce such slick military ads?

The evidence is the various graphs and charts I posted right above. But we see the devastating effects that sanctions have on Capitalist countries, such as Iran. Thanks to President Trump, that bastard, reinstating the sanctions, Iran had a difficult time even fighting COVID-19.

I drink 2-3 10 oz cups of coffee each day and I'm fine.

I read the book. The book is a million times better than The Holy Bible, but sadly, no where near as famous.

Meanwhile, South Korea: I tried to find a chart as convenient and easy to read as the chart above, but couldn't But what I'm trying to uncover is how much is this the result of central planning, and how much of this is the result of sanctions. Is Cuba a poor country as a result of the embargo, or Socialism? We know for a fact that sanctions have the capacity to destroy Capitalist economies. Here's a chart of Iran's shifting GDP as a result of sanctions.

Ukraine had better watch out, how will they ever defeat this?

I remember a comedian made a great point, was that just like Donald Trump was a poor man's idea of a rich man, Andrew Tate was a 12 year old boy's idea of an adult man.

@Leo Gura But could you at least concede that sanctions play a significant role in holding back the development of a Nation?

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