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All nation states are like that. They monopolise power and violence, and will defend that monopoly by sacrificing their citizens' lives if another state tries t
by itsyonas 6mo ago
All nation states are like that. They monopolise power and violence, and will defend that monopoly by sacrificing their citizens' lives if another state tries to infringe upon it.
I think it's clear that the interests of citizens and their state typically do not align. Unfortunately, most states have cultivated and propagated a different idea for decades, which is why so many people have a different perception of their state than the reality.
- HappyPanacea 6mo agoNo idea why you single out nation states, all states are similar.
- logicchains 6mo agoNation state is just another word for state, no? What state is not a nation state?
- carlosjobim 6mo agoStates before nationalism generally used mercenaries to fight their wars. No soldier was dumb enough to think they were protecting their family.
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- HappyPanacea 6mo agoVast over-generalization