China is doing better for its citizens than the U.S. is, but Trump is not keying on changing that. He is keying on....

[Dogmaphobe]

There is nothing like that in China. There is no income inequality there. You favor the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?

Put the pieces of the puzzle together!

I wrote this some 40 years ago, but it always fits:

Like Pieces Of A Puzzle​

A soul has four chances to find happiness
Like a piece of a puzzle only four sides will mesh
Scattered and strewn you will find everyone there
But to find the right pieces takes patience and care (unlike Trump)

Often you’ll pass the one meant just for you
As its hard to locate which one’s got the right hue
And sometimes a piece will be attached to another
Erroneously matched so you won’t even bother

Frustrations abound and hope will be weary
You try the wrong piece and end up all teary
There is only one way the pieces will fit
And to force them together just couldn’t be it (like Trump)

Time after time you try once anew
Only to find that there’s only a few
Who’ll merge with your soul and make it just right
Fill it with love and help it turn bright

The sad thing I know is that most people are blind (like Trump)
And time will run out if you don’t look and find
The pieces whose edges will fit with the style
To allow you to finish and bring you a smile.

So hurry and seek the piece meant just for you
Put it in place and make sure of its hue
Then look up to heaven and thank the one up above
That he gave you the chance to find your true love.

Zhang Yiming thanks you for your faithful service to the cause.


....but not your childish attempt at poetry.

 

[Stann]

How China Is Outperforming the United States in Critical Technologies​

According to the latest findings from Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Critical Technology Tracker, which evaluates 64 critical technology categories across 8 domains (e.g., artificial intelligence and robotics), show that China leading in 57, while the United States leads in only 7 technology sub-categories. This is concerning because these critical technologies are the key input to advanced sectors that China is quickly overtaking.

China is outperforming the United States in several areas that directly impact everyday life (not all aspects but many), including quality of life, safety, transportation, infrastructure, and the affordability of food, among others.

While the U.S. offers higher income and wealth, China provides a lower-cost, safer, and less financially stressful living environment, narrowing the quality-of-life gap.

Cost​

Living expenses in China are significantly lower than in the U.S. The average monthly cost of living in China is around $650, compared to $2,515 in the U.S., making China approximately 74% less expensive overall. Housing in the U.S. consumes 25–35% of income, with monthly rents ranging from $1,200–$1,800, whereas in China, rents are typically $350–$700 per month. Daily expenses such as food and transportation are also cheaper in China, with transportation costs roughly 80% lower and food 50–60% less expensive.

Healthcare
Healthcare in the U.S. is costly, averaging $5,177 per household annually, and medical debt affects nearly half of adults. In contrast, China’s subsidized healthcare system costs $350–$565 per year, reducing financial stress. Education is another major difference: a four-year public university in the U.S. costs $50,000–$60,000, often leading to significant student debt, while in China, a full degree costs $3,000–$5,000.

Safety
China consistently ranks as one of the safest countries, with violent crime rates 5–10 times lower than in the U.S. and virtually no gun-related deaths. The U.S. has higher crime rates and a notable homelessness problem, contributing to stress and insecurity in daily life. Social support and community cohesion in China also contribute to a sense of security and well-being.

Income
Although U.S. households generally earn more, 60–70% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, compared to 30–40% in China, where households save more and experience less financial pressure. The average after-tax salary in China covers living expenses for 1.3 months, while in the U.S., it covers 1.8 months, reflecting higher absolute income but also higher costs.

Subjective
According to the World Happiness Report, subjective well-being and life satisfaction are influenced not only by income but also by social support, safety, and affordability. While the U.S. ranks higher in wealth and innovation, the everyday living experience in China can be less stressful due to lower costs, greater safety, and stronger social buffers.

Summary

• United States: Higher income, advanced infrastructure, diverse housing, and modern amenities, but higher costs, financial stress, and safety concerns in certain areas.
• China: Lower cost of living, safer environment, affordable healthcare and education, and less financial stress, especially in tier-two and tier-three cities.
  
  Overall, while the U.S. maintains advantages in wealth and innovation, China offers a more affordable and secure daily living experience, making the quality-of-life gap narrower than raw GDP or income figures suggest.

and what is Trump keying on?

What Trump Has Promised on China in a Second Term​

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take a tough stance on China in his second term.

In the new documentary China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping, FRONTLINE traces how Trump’s first administration dealt with China, and the evolution of his tense relationship with the Chinese leader.

He is keying on
1) Tariffs
2) Crackdown on Economic Espionage
3) Restricting Chinese ownership of U.S. resources amd infrastructure

These are all "defensive" measures (meaning he considers China a dangerous foe instead of a potential ally). He is not keying on learning how to make things better for Americans and working together with China to make it happen. He is scared of China and wants to get rid of them and not learn from them.

Americans be damned. It is his ego first and foremost. Trump is a loser!

China always has taken care of its people much better than we could ever hope for. All trump has done is take away things from the American people ( except his wealthy friends ). That was the plan all along. Did you notice when he is questioned about the high cost for everything he says it's nothing. Nothing to him , destroying the lives of millions of Americans . More now living paycheck to paycheck than ever. He doesn't care one bit about US.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Banker needs the money.

Mopping the floors at the bank doesn't pay him as well as it used to.

 

[Luckyone]

Zhang Yiming thanks you for your faithful service to the cause.


....but not your childish attempt at poetry.

what a bullshit reply but from you, it is expected.

By the way and as far as the poetry. I have had 3 poems published nationally, so your opinion is totally opposite to what others that have to pay to read poetry, feel!

Here is the poem that won awards:

Dry Oasis​

I fear a wintry wind on a hot summery day
Or buzzards perched on vibrant Queen Palm fronds
I dread the love songs that evoke a painful teardrop fall
Or counterfeit smiles that stab the faithful breast

I cry at lustful kisses by tainted shrews
Or with ambitious portraits the sightless draw
I cower from lonely ghosts with discontented dreams
Or penned souls that will never soar

I tremble at falsified images of purest love
Or at lifelong fantasies that erode the stainless heart
I shake with breathless fear of true betrayal
Or glorified promises built on a swampy bog

I dismay to witness speedy steeds on cemented floors
Or verdant trails glittering behind securely locked doors
I crumble at ceremonius weddings of faultily paired couples
Or whimsical goals that boisterously attest eternal vows

I weep at the dry oasis amid the lushy landscaped garden
That decries the broken dreams my mortality once endured
I bemoan the rebuilt affiliations of second-hand encounters
As the only living remnants that withstood the carnage of my soul

 

[Independent thinker]

There is nothing like that in China. There is no income inequality there. You favor the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?

Put the pieces of the puzzle together!

I wrote this some 40 years ago, but it always fits:

Like Pieces Of A Puzzle​

A soul has four chances to find happiness
Like a piece of a puzzle only four sides will mesh
Scattered and strewn you will find everyone there
But to find the right pieces takes patience and care (unlike Trump)

Often you’ll pass the one meant just for you
As its hard to locate which one’s got the right hue
And sometimes a piece will be attached to another
Erroneously matched so you won’t even bother

Frustrations abound and hope will be weary
You try the wrong piece and end up all teary
There is only one way the pieces will fit
And to force them together just couldn’t be it (like Trump)

Time after time you try once anew
Only to find that there’s only a few
Who’ll merge with your soul and make it just right
Fill it with love and help it turn bright

The sad thing I know is that most people are blind (like Trump)
And time will run out if you don’t look and find
The pieces whose edges will fit with the style
To allow you to finish and bring you a smile.

So hurry and seek the piece meant just for you
Put it in place and make sure of its hue
Then look up to heaven and thank the one up above
That he gave you the chance to find your true love.

Jesus. So, you want our country to be like China - communist?

 

[Correll]

How China Is Outperforming the United States in Critical Technologies​

According to the latest findings from Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Critical Technology Tracker, which evaluates 64 critical technology categories across 8 domains (e.g., artificial intelligence and robotics), show that China leading in 57, while the United States leads in only 7 technology sub-categories. This is concerning because these critical technologies are the key input to advanced sectors that China is quickly overtaking.

China is outperforming the United States in several areas that directly impact everyday life (not all aspects but many), including quality of life, safety, transportation, infrastructure, and the affordability of food, among others.

While the U.S. offers higher income and wealth, China provides a lower-cost, safer, and less financially stressful living environment, narrowing the quality-of-life gap.

Cost​

Living expenses in China are significantly lower than in the U.S. The average monthly cost of living in China is around $650, compared to $2,515 in the U.S., making China approximately 74% less expensive overall. Housing in the U.S. consumes 25–35% of income, with monthly rents ranging from $1,200–$1,800, whereas in China, rents are typically $350–$700 per month. Daily expenses such as food and transportation are also cheaper in China, with transportation costs roughly 80% lower and food 50–60% less expensive.

Healthcare
Healthcare in the U.S. is costly, averaging $5,177 per household annually, and medical debt affects nearly half of adults. In contrast, China’s subsidized healthcare system costs $350–$565 per year, reducing financial stress. Education is another major difference: a four-year public university in the U.S. costs $50,000–$60,000, often leading to significant student debt, while in China, a full degree costs $3,000–$5,000.

Safety
China consistently ranks as one of the safest countries, with violent crime rates 5–10 times lower than in the U.S. and virtually no gun-related deaths. The U.S. has higher crime rates and a notable homelessness problem, contributing to stress and insecurity in daily life. Social support and community cohesion in China also contribute to a sense of security and well-being.

Income
Although U.S. households generally earn more, 60–70% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, compared to 30–40% in China, where households save more and experience less financial pressure. The average after-tax salary in China covers living expenses for 1.3 months, while in the U.S., it covers 1.8 months, reflecting higher absolute income but also higher costs.

Subjective
According to the World Happiness Report, subjective well-being and life satisfaction are influenced not only by income but also by social support, safety, and affordability. While the U.S. ranks higher in wealth and innovation, the everyday living experience in China can be less stressful due to lower costs, greater safety, and stronger social buffers.

Summary

• United States: Higher income, advanced infrastructure, diverse housing, and modern amenities, but higher costs, financial stress, and safety concerns in certain areas.
• China: Lower cost of living, safer environment, affordable healthcare and education, and less financial stress, especially in tier-two and tier-three cities.
  
  Overall, while the U.S. maintains advantages in wealth and innovation, China offers a more affordable and secure daily living experience, making the quality-of-life gap narrower than raw GDP or income figures suggest.

and what is Trump keying on?

What Trump Has Promised on China in a Second Term​

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take a tough stance on China in his second term.

In the new documentary China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping, FRONTLINE traces how Trump’s first administration dealt with China, and the evolution of his tense relationship with the Chinese leader.

He is keying on
1) Tariffs
2) Crackdown on Economic Espionage
3) Restricting Chinese ownership of U.S. resources amd infrastructure

These are all "defensive" measures (meaning he considers China a dangerous foe instead of a potential ally). He is not keying on learning how to make things better for Americans and working together with China to make it happen. He is scared of China and wants to get rid of them and not learn from them.

Americans be damned. It is his ego first and foremost. Trump is a loser!

China IS a dangerous enemy, and not a potential ally.

Pretending otherwise is a fool's game. A game that too many of our elite has been happy to play, as long as they get a cut for selling US out.

 

[ThisIsMe]

How China Is Outperforming the United States in Critical Technologies​

According to the latest findings from Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Critical Technology Tracker, which evaluates 64 critical technology categories across 8 domains (e.g., artificial intelligence and robotics), show that China leading in 57, while the United States leads in only 7 technology sub-categories. This is concerning because these critical technologies are the key input to advanced sectors that China is quickly overtaking.

China is outperforming the United States in several areas that directly impact everyday life (not all aspects but many), including quality of life, safety, transportation, infrastructure, and the affordability of food, among others.

While the U.S. offers higher income and wealth, China provides a lower-cost, safer, and less financially stressful living environment, narrowing the quality-of-life gap.

Cost​

Living expenses in China are significantly lower than in the U.S. The average monthly cost of living in China is around $650, compared to $2,515 in the U.S., making China approximately 74% less expensive overall. Housing in the U.S. consumes 25–35% of income, with monthly rents ranging from $1,200–$1,800, whereas in China, rents are typically $350–$700 per month. Daily expenses such as food and transportation are also cheaper in China, with transportation costs roughly 80% lower and food 50–60% less expensive.

Healthcare
Healthcare in the U.S. is costly, averaging $5,177 per household annually, and medical debt affects nearly half of adults. In contrast, China’s subsidized healthcare system costs $350–$565 per year, reducing financial stress. Education is another major difference: a four-year public university in the U.S. costs $50,000–$60,000, often leading to significant student debt, while in China, a full degree costs $3,000–$5,000.

Safety
China consistently ranks as one of the safest countries, with violent crime rates 5–10 times lower than in the U.S. and virtually no gun-related deaths. The U.S. has higher crime rates and a notable homelessness problem, contributing to stress and insecurity in daily life. Social support and community cohesion in China also contribute to a sense of security and well-being.

Income
Although U.S. households generally earn more, 60–70% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, compared to 30–40% in China, where households save more and experience less financial pressure. The average after-tax salary in China covers living expenses for 1.3 months, while in the U.S., it covers 1.8 months, reflecting higher absolute income but also higher costs.

Subjective
According to the World Happiness Report, subjective well-being and life satisfaction are influenced not only by income but also by social support, safety, and affordability. While the U.S. ranks higher in wealth and innovation, the everyday living experience in China can be less stressful due to lower costs, greater safety, and stronger social buffers.

Summary

• United States: Higher income, advanced infrastructure, diverse housing, and modern amenities, but higher costs, financial stress, and safety concerns in certain areas.
• China: Lower cost of living, safer environment, affordable healthcare and education, and less financial stress, especially in tier-two and tier-three cities.
  
  Overall, while the U.S. maintains advantages in wealth and innovation, China offers a more affordable and secure daily living experience, making the quality-of-life gap narrower than raw GDP or income figures suggest.

and what is Trump keying on?

What Trump Has Promised on China in a Second Term​

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take a tough stance on China in his second term.

In the new documentary China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping, FRONTLINE traces how Trump’s first administration dealt with China, and the evolution of his tense relationship with the Chinese leader.

He is keying on
1) Tariffs
2) Crackdown on Economic Espionage
3) Restricting Chinese ownership of U.S. resources amd infrastructure

These are all "defensive" measures (meaning he considers China a dangerous foe instead of a potential ally). He is not keying on learning how to make things better for Americans and working together with China to make it happen. He is scared of China and wants to get rid of them and not learn from them.

Americans be damned. It is his ego first and foremost. Trump is a loser!

So.. you’re moving to China?

 

[justoffal]

Well, if you look at all of the places where affordability is the worst, they are all the places whose wages are higher. You can pull down 100K in SF, LA, NYC and the like and not be able to make ends meet while you can make ends meet in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and China only making 30K. This is a lightbulb moment for you. Put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Corporatism=Death

 

[Luckyone]

Jesus. So, you want our country to be like China - communist?

No, I don’t. What I want for our country is for our leaders to think of its citizens before thinking of themselves (we are being led by rich people), to work with other countries for the benefit of all (instead of the benefit to a few) and to be a Democracy ( which we were for over 220 years). We do not have to be communists to have that work. We are presently an aristocracy, which is the exact opposite of communism. There is a middle road, not the extreme we have now!!

 

[Luckyone]

ThisIsMe I

So.. you’re moving to China?

learn to read!!!

 

[Correll]

No, I don’t. What I want for our country is for our leaders to think of its citizens before thinking of themselves (we are being led by rich people), to work with other countries for the benefit of all (instead of the benefit to a few) and to be a Democracy ( which we were for over 220 years). We do not have to be communists to have that work. We are presently an aristocracy, which is the exact opposite of communism. There is a middle road, not the extreme we have now!!

MAGA wants' to improve things for Americans, especially working Americans.

Lefties, such as your self, when pressed, don't think that is possible.

YOur goal seems to be to manage our decline. And to somehow just help US citizens cope with the shit that rains down on them.

 

[Independent thinker]

No, I don’t. What I want for our country is for our leaders to think of its citizens before thinking of themselves (we are being led by rich people), to work with other countries for the benefit of all (instead of the benefit to a few) and to be a Democracy ( which we were for over 220 years). We do not have to be communists to have that work. We are presently an aristocracy, which is the exact opposite of communism. There is a middle road, not the extreme we have now!!

We have rich people running the country because rich people are smart and poor people are stupid. That’s just a fact.

 

[Luckyone]

We have rich people running the country because rich people are smart and poor people are stupid. That’s just a fact.

You truly have no ability to think clearly.

Here are some facts to help you understand:

When was the U.S. run the best, and was it by the rich?

Determining "the best" time in U.S. history is subjective and depends on who you ask, but the period most frequently pointed to as the golden age of prosperity and societal equality is the post-WWII economic boom (roughly the 1950s through the early 1970s).
This period was notably not run directly by the ultra-rich in the way the country is today:

• Tax Policy: The top marginal income tax rate hovered around 90% for much of this era. Wealth was more evenly distributed, allowing the middle class to thrive.
• Strong Labor & Regulation: Government heavily regulated corporations, and union membership was at an all-time high, giving the working class a stronger voice in both the economy and politics.

and in 1929, we had the GREAT Depression, and guess what?

Yes, the concentration of wealth and the influence of wealthy elites on government policy during the 1920s are widely considered by historians to be major contributing factors to the 1929 Depression.

The primary ways this dynamic impacted the economy included:

• Lopsided Wealth Distribution: Pro-business government policies of the 1920s, such as tax cuts for the wealthy, contributed to severe income inequality. By 1929, the top 1% possessed a share of the nation's wealth roughly equal to that of the bottom 42%.

Wow, surprise, surprise, surprise, your statement about

"We have rich people running the country because rich people are smart and poor people are stupid". is a load of ignorant bullshit.

 

[Doc7505]

How China Is Outperforming the United States in Critical Technologies​

According to the latest findings from Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Critical Technology Tracker, which evaluates 64 critical technology categories across 8 domains (e.g., artificial intelligence and robotics), show that China leading in 57, while the United States leads in only 7 technology sub-categories. This is concerning because these critical technologies are the key input to advanced sectors that China is quickly overtaking.

China is outperforming the United States in several areas that directly impact everyday life (not all aspects but many), including quality of life, safety, transportation, infrastructure, and the affordability of food, among others.

While the U.S. offers higher income and wealth, China provides a lower-cost, safer, and less financially stressful living environment, narrowing the quality-of-life gap.

Cost​

Living expenses in China are significantly lower than in the U.S. The average monthly cost of living in China is around $650, compared to $2,515 in the U.S., making China approximately 74% less expensive overall. Housing in the U.S. consumes 25–35% of income, with monthly rents ranging from $1,200–$1,800, whereas in China, rents are typically $350–$700 per month. Daily expenses such as food and transportation are also cheaper in China, with transportation costs roughly 80% lower and food 50–60% less expensive.

Healthcare
Healthcare in the U.S. is costly, averaging $5,177 per household annually, and medical debt affects nearly half of adults. In contrast, China’s subsidized healthcare system costs $350–$565 per year, reducing financial stress. Education is another major difference: a four-year public university in the U.S. costs $50,000–$60,000, often leading to significant student debt, while in China, a full degree costs $3,000–$5,000.

Safety
China consistently ranks as one of the safest countries, with violent crime rates 5–10 times lower than in the U.S. and virtually no gun-related deaths. The U.S. has higher crime rates and a notable homelessness problem, contributing to stress and insecurity in daily life. Social support and community cohesion in China also contribute to a sense of security and well-being.

Income
Although U.S. households generally earn more, 60–70% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, compared to 30–40% in China, where households save more and experience less financial pressure. The average after-tax salary in China covers living expenses for 1.3 months, while in the U.S., it covers 1.8 months, reflecting higher absolute income but also higher costs.

Subjective
According to the World Happiness Report, subjective well-being and life satisfaction are influenced not only by income but also by social support, safety, and affordability. While the U.S. ranks higher in wealth and innovation, the everyday living experience in China can be less stressful due to lower costs, greater safety, and stronger social buffers.

Summary

• United States: Higher income, advanced infrastructure, diverse housing, and modern amenities, but higher costs, financial stress, and safety concerns in certain areas.
• China: Lower cost of living, safer environment, affordable healthcare and education, and less financial stress, especially in tier-two and tier-three cities.
  
  Overall, while the U.S. maintains advantages in wealth and innovation, China offers a more affordable and secure daily living experience, making the quality-of-life gap narrower than raw GDP or income figures suggest.

and what is Trump keying on?

What Trump Has Promised on China in a Second Term​

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to take a tough stance on China in his second term.

In the new documentary China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping, FRONTLINE traces how Trump’s first administration dealt with China, and the evolution of his tense relationship with the Chinese leader.

He is keying on
1) Tariffs
2) Crackdown on Economic Espionage
3) Restricting Chinese ownership of U.S. resources amd infrastructure

These are all "defensive" measures (meaning he considers China a dangerous foe instead of a potential ally). He is not keying on learning how to make things better for Americans and working together with China to make it happen. He is scared of China and wants to get rid of them and not learn from them.

Americans be damned. It is his ego first and foremost. Trump is a loser!

<~~~~~~~~~~>
Then why haven't you moved to China yet?

 

[Stann]

MAGA wants' to improve things for Americans, especially working Americans.

Lefties, such as your self, when pressed, don't think that is possible.

YOur goal seems to be to manage our decline. And to somehow just help US citizens cope with the shit that rains down on them.

trump must no longer be a maga , if he ever was. Had you guys totally fooled.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

My goodness, such naked Chicom propaganda!

I hear their organ harvesting technology is first rate.

They also have new infrastructure, malls, dams, roadways, and sewage systems that don't overflow or back up into the streets when it rains. Bridges that are not on the verge of collapse, and on and on.
They also don't spend the lion's share of their budget on endless wars for Jews, as they are truly independent and beholden to no one.
You know...how the USA used to be 100 years ago?

...but that's just naked propaganda, I guess.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

They also have new infrastructure, malls, dams, roadways, and sewage systems that don't overflow or back up into the streets when it rains. Bridges that are not on the verge of collapse, and on and on.
They also don't spend the lion's share of their budget on endless wars for Jews, as they are truly independent and beholden to no one.
You know...how the USA used to be 100 years ago?

...but that's just naked propaganda, I guess.

"endless wars for Jews"

The ultra-leftist "stann" thanked your post without even knowing that you are a neo-Nazi.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

"endless wars for Jews"

The ultra-leftist "stann" thanked your post without even knowing that you are a neo-Nazi.

Who else do you think we have been fighting for in the ME for 35 years? American citizens? FREEEEEDOM?

You fkn boomers slay me man.

 

[Stann]

"endless wars for Jews"

The ultra-leftist "stann" thanked your post without even knowing that you are a neo-Nazi.

I respond to.tue truth of any given statement. Most of the people on the right , especially the far right , get the thumbs down from me because they are lying. ; and / or use emotional instead of reason in.making their judgments.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

I respond to.tue truth of any given statement. Most of the people on the right , especially the far right , get the thumbs down from me because they are lying. ; and / or use emotional instead of reason in.making their judgments.

I can lie to you, and likewise, but never lie to yourself, man.
That is the cruelest lie of all.
These MFers have been lied to so much, and for so long, they have Stockholm Syndrome.
I get it, Plato's Cave. Back in the day, there was no web, no access to worldwide information from thousands of different sources in the palm of your hand.
BUT...we have for years now...