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  • boonhet@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    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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      2 months ago

      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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        2 months ago

        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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          2 months ago

          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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              2 months ago

              Idk ask them. Billionares or authoritarian rulers are basically addicts who don’t make rational choices. Their “bunker” is probably a palace with servants