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I agree U.S. cultural dominance has an impact, but I think the main reason the West is permissive with the U.S. is that out of all the major world powers, the U.S. provides one of the best standards of living for its people, and a level of freedom light years away from, for example, China or Russia.

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I eat a lot of meat, but I hate it and find it tiresome when I hear the typical jokes about vegans. They are not hurting anyone

If you think you can defeat the powerful U.S. army with your recreational weapons, you're mistaken. Not everyone should own a weapon, and I believe it's a good thing that access to them is restricted in Europe. We don’t need that cringy wannabe badass American culture here.

Another prediction that will end up forgotten. I'll let you know in 2 years.

Correct! Although I am undecided with another purpose that's totally different. I want to at least plant seeds in case opportunities arise in the future. I find it hard to visualize a concrete purpose right now. Spain. Sounds interesting. Would you mind if we speak of this by private message?

Not really My idea is to do the degree and see where my interest takes me. I hope at least that I like it and learn things that I wouldn't have learned by doing it on my own. Although something that I have seen and would like to change is that in my country historians tend to be conservative and to write in a biased way. I would like to be able to write history books about my country that are well-founded in primary sources, without ideological baggage behind them and easy to read. My role model for this would be historian Adrian Goldsworthy. sounds good. which other degrees you would like to do?

The change in mindset needs to be very profound and a complete 180-degree shift, it’s very difficult to convince someone of that. It’s not enough to give them a lecture on the benefits of the whole world holding hands together and ending inequality. Also consider that it is not just about throwing away an ideology in which you have to admit that you have been wrong all your life. It will most likely also cause you to distance yourself from your loved ones and lose friends. I would say that a large part of those who vote progressive don’t do so out of conviction but because they believe they will get something in return. So if I were you I would rather waste my time trying to educate your own electorate.

They vote conservative because they believe the alternative is worse and fear their country could become the next Venezuela.

Very well explained, I couldn't have done it better. I summarize some mistakes libertarians make: -Overlooking the many advantages that the state provides them. -Overconfidence as you said on the market. -Ignoring or not giving importance to economic inequality. Like other failed ideologies, it falls into the trap of easy solutions (no state intervention in this case). The reality is that every problem needs to be carefully addressed on a case-by-case basis, and solving by not creating more indirect problems that are hard to spot at first glance.

Bit by bit, I'd like to start a history degree at university. I'll do it online so I can combine it with my 9-to-5 job. I sense that my interest may go further. Do you have a degree in philosophy? You mentioned that you want to do a PhD.

For me, it means working reasonable hours without overloading myself. Developing my passion in my free time, reading and hiking every weekend. Nothing fancy, but it works for me. The older I get, the more essential I see regular contact with nature for my mental state. Oh, I forgot, and at the risk of sounding very orange, it is also very important for me to have solid finances, without fear of being fired from work.

Congratulations man! I'm feeling the same way, but with history.

If you have money and your income will not depend on the local economy, Barcelona. But keep in mind that rent is quite expensive.