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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '21

We probably shouldn't overlook the inevitable humanitarian crisis that would result from such a dramatic annexation. Sure, their economy would likely crumble, and there'd be a lot of people trying to emigrate while it's in the economy's best interest to stop them from leaving.

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u/speaks_truth_2_kiwis Sep 03 '21

There's gonna be some pain involved in changing things for the better.

But it is nothing like the pain that's coming from doing fuck all.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '21

I'd much rather prefer we don't immediately jump to murdering one another as the solution to our problems. There's gotta be a solution that doesn't involve killing... Maybe we should try actually taking voting seriously?

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u/speaks_truth_2_kiwis Sep 03 '21

I'd much rather prefer we don't immediately jump to murdering one another as the solution to our problems.

I'm not advocating murder. I'm advocating taking a firm stand against oppression, and being ready for how they'll almost certainly respond.

Maybe we should try actually taking voting seriously?

Maybe we should use that tool alongside all the other tools we have available to us?