• oatscoop@midwest.social
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    9 hours ago

    Win? Why would a despot care about “winning”? So long as they don’t lose a protracted war is a boon.

    It’s a means of acquiring even more personal wealth and power. It’s an excuse to oppress their internal enemies, a distraction from their crimes, and a rallying point for their allies.