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0 pointsBirAdam2y ago0 comments

When goods stop crossing borders, soldiers start crossing borders. The easiest way NOT to go to war is to have open trade.

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nradov2y ago

That's a nice little platitude but it's not supported by the historical record.

BirAdamOP2y ago

Eh, the USA’s history seems to confirm it. I’m not really sure about others, but I’d be surprised if countries that are dependent upon one another were at war with one another.

photonbeam2y ago

Best way to avoid war is to have the border be open ocean.

Having a railroad bridge with russia is inviting problems

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