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[–] NAXLAB@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

So... Without a government, there just wouldn't be armies? Rich and powerful private citizens wouldn't form their own armed forces?

[–] prunerye@slrpnk.net 5 points 11 months ago

Why wouldn't there be warlords? I'm not sure how this comment follows. Without a government, you get both eggs in one basket, which the original commenter agrees is bad.

[–] sholomo@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

East India company would like to speak to him