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SpectralMagic t1_izouqum wrote

Which I suppose is a good thing so other foreign nations willing to take it from them cannot claim it. A slightly necessary evil for continued reservation, but yea it shouldn't have to come down to this

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Shining_Silver_Star t1_izpx1ds wrote

Why do you think conquest is evil?

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SpectralMagic t1_izpz6df wrote

Ascertaining new land from someone because of greed doesn't sound very pleasant for both parties

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Shining_Silver_Star t1_izq0eq1 wrote

Conquest wasn’t just done for greed. It was also a means of security, at least in antiquity.

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