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Debbie Liu's avatar

"Thus, the defining quality of statehood is not the monopoly of legitimate violence, but the monopoly of legitimate benevolence." A brilliant statement. Enjoyed the analyis of Xi's initial anti corruption drive also. Thank you for this.

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Jules Yim | 芊文's avatar

Pretty much. We 百姓 would much prefer lots of 富貴, and war is not a good way to achieve that.

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