There was fun article years back pointing out that regardless of the "we don't make anything anymore" narrative, the US has never been lower than the 2nd largest manufacturer in the world.
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Not even in 1600?
Pretty sure China has been intentionally marketing opioids and their precursors to us specifically to get the West back for the opium epidemic
Not even talking about the digital opium: TikTok. You should see what content they push towards Chinese youth vs the rest of the world.
I know a lot more about meth than I want to thanks to proximity.
Everything I have read about meth, particularly other people's medical records, has convinced me that you shouldn't do meth ever if you value your teeth, your skin, or your heart.
Can confirm. And also, don't make it if you value your house.
Pfft, payday has taught me how to cook. And how to rob banks.