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[–] superkret@feddit.org 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

ah yes, uprisings famously never happen after many people died. They only ever happen when the population is prospering.

[–] straightjorkin@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago

It's only takes 3% of the population who want to actively over throw a government for it to happen. And if you reduce the population, it makes it easier to get to 3%

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee -1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I don't mean weaken like that. I mean thinning out potential armies. Like, literally reducing numbers.

I was speaking out my ass and it was essentially some NWO bullshit. Then again, every accusation a confession...