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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I mean the rulers and elites live in the same countries as many of us do and they sure as shit don't want war where they live. It might not be here to defend us, but it's here to defend the countries we live in.

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  • [+] -8 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    War is a business and a tool to get more power. Rulers and elites cares about money and wealth they don't give a fuck about the planet or peasants. Just look around yourself

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    That's true. But then, if you're a ruler, the best war is one that your own country isn't fighting, but you can profit off of. Which is why they're still incentivized to keep peace in their own countries, but not so much half a planet away.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    That’s true. But then, if you’re a ruler, the best war is one that your own country isn’t fighting

    If you are a ruler you probably don't give a fuck about anything that isn't money and power.

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