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Sim1776's avatar

Wow, talk about synergy. I'm not sure what to make of things. Too many columns have been hitting home for me, Mr. Throne. Your posts lately have been where my mind is leading. I'm not necessarily a fighter but building suits me.

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Fabius Minarchus's avatar

It was not a nonsensical criticism, it was a demand for clarification. Your words could be interpreted as taking a stupid path -- or not.

Your mention of 19 year delay speaks of "not." Curiosity grows.

Let us keep in mind, however, that the signers of the Declaration of Independence represented *governments* which had been around for well over a century. The American colonies had varying degrees of independence. After spending much treasure and blood defending these mostly independent colonies, the British government wanted compensation. The colonial governments voted No.

In our day we have a theoretical constitutional republic which could use improvement, but isn't terrible. But in reality there are an assortment of players which have gamed the rules of our republic to our detriment. If you are going to "war" against these players, then I am all in. If you are going to war [no quotes] against the might of the state with your Company, you need to prove that you have true Bond Villain levels of resources before anyone above dumb henchman level gets on board.

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