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Every governments' first job before all else is to continue to exist. -- A government that ceases to exist (eg. by being conquered) fails to do anything at al
by Kim_Bruning 3y ago
Every governments' first job before all else is to continue to exist.
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A government that ceases to exist (eg. by being conquered) fails to do anything at all, let alone what is best for its citizens.
This is almost a tautology, because eg. try to make a "list of governments that do not exist".
(see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night-watchman_state https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night-watchman_state for a view on the absolute minimal requirements for a workable state.)
- ExoticPearTree 3y agoSo how would the governments of Germany/France/Spain to name a few cease to exist if they import gas from Russia or Iran or whatever next baddie country you can think of?
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- Kim_Bruning 3y agoA government's primary duty to ensure its existence is not just about surviving for one more day, but also about maintaining its strength and sovereignty so it can survive in future. By buying energy from adversaries you fund their activities against your own government. This compromises the primary duty by weakening your government in the long term.