Anti-Imperialism is Better, Actually

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I think one misconception that often gets spread about anti-imperialism, even by people who support it, is that it entails the imperial core being 'worse off' than it is now. In reality, it would only necessarily entail change, which every choice, including the status quo, will entail. If we are going to characterize a situation as worse, I think we need to answer the questions of 'in what way' and 'for who' and 'compared to what', because I think those questions would also help illuminate how certain very important things, like housing, water, food, and medical support would actually be much better for the vast majority of people, regardless of where they live.

I mean, it's not going to be better for billionnaires of course, but who cares?

Are cheap bananas in the imperial core really 'better' than having enough food without worry? Than reliable healthcare?