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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.