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Tierra_y_Libertad

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Tue Apr-19-11 01:46 PM
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6. The problem for empires is that they become dependent on their colonies.

And, inevitably, have to waste their resources defending them or preventing them from revolting. America has reached the stage of collapse because we are dependent on our colonies (aka "trade partners) for what we consume..and they're starting to charge more.

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