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Old 07-17-2005, 12:36 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by loganmule
It's never going to happen without a massive redistribution of political power and wealth
Yes, I know that

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Originally Posted by loganmule
and those holding it will never voluntarily relinquish it
Yes, I also know that. The consequence would be to make them relinquish
The Problem is, that, on a longer view, I don't see much alternatives to "Tribe Mankind".
Otherwise we will fight forever and that can't be the goal.
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