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It's like giving the bully your lunch so they leave you alone.

• mikeash 10y ago
  It's more like giving the bully his favorite seat. You can stand on principle, but the result will be more or less the same either way, and giving him what he wants doesn't hurt you.
  • madez 10y ago
    I think bullies should be treated with confrontative aggressiveness wherever possible until they stop bullying.
    • mikeash 10y ago
      That's a great strategy when you're a member of a society that mostly doesn't put up with bullying, and will ultimately be on your side if their aggression gets too much attention. It's a terrible strategy when you're living in an anarchy and the bully is as mighty as everybody else put together.
      • madez 10y ago
        The strategy is also great if you can guarantee the bully mutual complete destruction.
      • literallycancer 10y ago
        Yes. That's why I think a federal EU with united army and foreign policy stands a much better chance of achieving beneficial outcomes for its citizens.