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You’re assuming internal consolidation equals increased strength. History is full of regimes that became more authoritarian precisely because they were weaker a
by firesteelrain 4mo ago
You’re assuming internal consolidation equals increased strength. History is full of regimes that became more authoritarian precisely because they were weaker and under pressure, not because they were winning.
- orwin 4mo agoI think you misunderstood my point, I might express myself poorly: I totally agree with you. To quote myself: >> The only good point about that is that it makes the regime weaker to domestic insurrections. But it will make the regime harsher on its population, and cause more suffering.