Historical peaceful transfers of power? (hexbear.net)

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So the reality of a trump presidency is setting in and I'm starting to think of the historical transitions of "world powers". As a hegemon, the US emerged as a world power as a victor in WW1, WW2, and the cold war, all of which were violent conflicts. Now, the US falters as China emerges as their respective philosophies on government play out.

Is there any way the US passes the baton to China in a peaceful manner?

What does that mean for us in the near future?

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[-] vovchik_ilich@hexbear.net 13 points 1 month ago

Overall, it's astonishing how little militarized violence occurred at the end of the Eastern Bloc

So much for the power-hungry militaristic communists and the unwavering state structure huh?

[-] Carl@hexbear.net 20 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The Gang of Eight called their coup against Gorbachev off after three civilians died. Three! Three million civilian deaths wouldn't even make the average American politician flinch.