[jmeister]

This comment is just “Id in a meltdown of nationalistic rage”, to use a phrase from the parent comment.

What has China done to the US that makes you so angry? Is it just that Americans need a punching bag to vent their anger at this moment?

[forgot_again]

Did you not read the comment? Saying it's "nationalistic rage" frames it as something petty and superficial.

How is liberty vs fascism petty or superficial? It's not.

Regardless, outside of their ruling ideology their rise doesn't make me angry any more than an athlete's strongest competition makes him angry.

There are real, tangible benefits to being on top and there's no reason to give that up. This is a calmly calculated recognition.