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Re:What you can learn about medieval Europe if you focus on ... by remarkEon on Friday February 12, 2021 @03:00AM (#26111575)
Do you think I’m making an argument in favor of feudalism? I’m sorry that pointing out that our current structures of government aren’t exactly performing at their presumed capacity is a troubling idea.
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Re:What you can learn about medieval Europe if you focus on ... by ashtonkem on Friday February 12, 2021 @03:23PM (#26118132)
You’re getting downvoted because our current system of government, no matter how flawed, is very different from feudalism. The comparison is poor for all the reasons I listed and more.

There are better ways to critique our current system without such hamfisted comparisons.

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