He used to be a super villain, and now every time I see his name it’s related to something unambiguously anti-imperialist he’s said. When did this happen? Am I just completely wrong on something? Either his recent statements or on his past.
I don’t want to call the man who orchestrated the capitalist shock therapy in the post Soviet states a saint because of some lukewarm based takes, but he is a bit more positive right now.
Seems like a ghoul who sees the writing on the wall
I asked the same question a few months ago! Since the beginning of this year, he has received more and more coverage in the Chinese media, China Daily, CGTN, CCTV. Many people in the comments section warned “he’s the father of shock therapy , do not believe him”, but judging by his behavior, it doesn’t look like he’s being funny…
He’s probably got a similar perspective to Mearschiemer, the empire has lost touch with reality and is now destroying itself with poor governance. These technocrats like to think of themselves as the smartest people in the room and minmaxers of “democratic” institutions who mald when their guidance is ignored.
My thesis is that he understands that his policies have caused immense suffering and now, reaching the end of his life, he simply doesn’t care anymore and isn’t afraid to tell the truth. I mean, the guy probably has seen too much shit and now he’s tired of bullshit
Sometimes even members of a death cult realize what’s happening and want out. Whether he’s turned a new leaf, or he’s fleeing a sinking ship like a rat… Who knows?
