Re:Earth-like planet spotted orbiting Sun’s closest star
by s1artibartfast on Friday February 11, 2022 @06:51PM
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I think I totally agree, and see this as a substantial difference between corporations and feudal lords. They have entirely capitulated on force and are comfortable in this position. You say they only maintain this position by choice, but what choice do they have otherwise? It is hard to imagine Apple, Google, Facebook having any success if they changed their mind and decided to challenge national governments like US or China with direct force.
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Re:Earth-like planet spotted orbiting Sun’s closest star
by ethbr0 on Friday February 11, 2022 @11:09PM
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It has pros on both sides. MAMAA wouldn't have their profit margins if they had to fund a private security force to enforce their contracts and protect their assets.
They get the freedom to focus on their business, within the bounds of the law, by ceding violence authority to the government. And in return, the government establishes and enforces those laws.