Crispy Branzino on Nostr: In the united states we elect our leaders as part of a popularity contest. It's how ...

In the united states we elect our leaders as part of a popularity contest. It's how we wind up with a president who can't understand economic trade and senators who can't understand climate change or basic healthcare like vaccines.

In china if you would like to become a politician you study hard and go to school. You learn theory alongside your regular studies and you join political clubs. From these you can apply for party membership and based on your character and skill are selected for positions accordingly.

Its how you wind up with a general secretary who is a chemical engineer.