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>Slavery was more stable: lasted millenia. And slavery required less violence, per capita, to maintain? I don't think so. Innumerable slave revolts. Wars of co
by GunboatDiplomat 10y ago
>Slavery was more stable: lasted millenia.
And slavery required less violence, per capita, to maintain? I don't think so. Innumerable slave revolts. Wars of conquest to capture slaves. Slave raiding. The daily violence needed to enforce slavery. Sexual violence perpetrated on slaves.
Capitalism is a rock of stability, from a civil society perspective, in contrast. When was the last time a developed capitalist nation had a civil war, or even a major violent revolt?
- finid 10y agoWhen was the last time a developed capitalist nation had a civil war, or even a major violent revolt? Reminder: Before those developed capitalist nations became what they are now, they also had their share of civil wars and major violent revolts.
- GunboatDiplomat 10y agoYes, and?
- anigbrowl 10y agoOh boy, are you in for a big surprise.
- 20after4 10y ago> When was the last time a developed capitalist nation had a civil war, or even a major violent revolt? Ask again in a year or two.