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    Venkatesh Rao‏ @vgr Aug 15
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    Even per capita the disparity is ridiculous. I’m no longer sure “it’s a third world country” works as an explanation. New guess: “De facto 3rd world” factor: 20% National values: 30% Governance system: 20% Political climate: 10% GOP: 10% Trump: 10%https://twitter.com/brianklaas/status/1294588580808085505 …

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    Brian KlaasVerified account @brianklaas
    New covid-19 deaths, yesterday: France: 18 Australia: 14 Spain: 12 UK: 11 Japan: 10 Germany: 8 Canada: 5 USA: 1,120
    11:04 PM - 15 Aug 2020
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      2. Venkatesh Rao‏ @vgr Aug 15
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        I’m guessing even if Obama or Hillary or GWB has been in charge it would have been the worst developed nation outcome by a mile. This thing strikes the US right at it’s weakest point (which is also its strongest point in other ways)

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      3. Venkatesh Rao‏ @vgr Aug 15
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        Though the sensitivity to dumb actions at the margins is high. So I’d guess Trump is responsible for more deaths than his share of overall blame. Because system is set up to magnify POTUS mistakes.

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      1. Poi‏ @j__9y07interest Aug 15
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        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_World?wprov=sfti1 …

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      2. Matheus V‏ @vervloot Aug 15
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        I'm struggling to fit Brazil in this model. I guess values play a big part, especially when comparing with neighbors, but I think the transmission must come from people with basic survival needs (in the 3rd wld factor). Funny the impact isn't the same in Thailand or Indonesia tho

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      3. Alex Schleber  👽 😷‏ @AlexSchleber Aug 16
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        The model is authoritarianism with the wrong signal coming from the top Venkat isn't wrong about US structural weaknesses (healthcare shambles etc.) playing their part, but let's be real, it's TrumpBolsanero-ism

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