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Math isn't political. Math is Math.

All this abstraction is just excuses and bandages for why the USA is falling behind compared to China, Japan, Russia, Philippines and more.

It's just sad. 1+1=2. It shouldn't equal 11 or whatever political current events of the day are.

The USA is not falling behind those countries. It’s in healthier shape than all of them.

This is what a dying country looks like. The ship is sinking, and we're arguing about whether the scrollwork above the bar is cultural appropriation.

100% Agree.