Charles Brown wrote:
Henry: The US was also less exploitative during the Cold War with its allies.
^^^^ CB: Well, yes, they were in a creative _destructive_ phase in their relationship to their colonies.
Soviets didn't seem to have to carry out big imperialist wars as the U.S. did. This is an indirect indicator of less exploitation.
Yes, Charles. That is because the Soviet imperilaist phase started late and came into full bloom in Afghanistan, which eventually brought down the USSR.
Henry
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