So imperialism is... not taxing people? That's a very fluid take on it
just what exactly is liberal about invading foreign countries and submitting them to production quota's at the threat of death?
Private property alone doesn't make capitalism, by that logic the ancient civilzations of egypt and sumer would already be capitalist. Capitalism is a collection of ideas, from the right to own private property to freedom of association, none of which is compatible with slavery.
Which is a big reason why the capitalist countries were the first to outlaw slavery.
Vietnam, Korea and the middle east should've shown that having an expensive army does not mean that you will win.
In a war of attrition, the US will fall first
How about 🩹?
My girlfriend always laughs how fucked up my hands look after I finish a steelworking project