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sjapkee 11 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Delete FROM users WHERE location = 'Iran';

No. Countries just will take money from their people. It diminishes people capacity to survive.

542354234235 11 months ago | [–]

Both are true. Less access to materials, components, IP, and skilled labor all diminish a country's war fighting ability. There aren't unlimited funds you can take from citizens, and money you do take has effects on your labor force and talent pool.

myrmidon 11 months ago | [–]

Can't wage war effectively if you're starving.

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