The End of the English Major

Re:The End of the English Major by anonymouskimmer on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @01:13PM (#34972707)

Switzerland has been war free in 171 of the last 176 years. It can be done, just not if you plan on being a major power.

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Re:The End of the English Major by awb on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @01:51PM (#34973233)

Geography helps too. But they have an army and mandated military service, so regarding the Adam’s quote they still practice those 1st level topics.

Costa Rica is the largest country I know of that has no military.

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Re:The End of the English Major by red-iron-pine on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @02:12PM (#34973490)

And friendly neighbors. France, Germany, Italy, and others have been willing to play ball. Geography simply changes the equation; fruit ain't worth the squeeze.

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