Why do empires fall?
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" An above average read to be honest, excellent usage of words and the language in general activates the brain. The story is quite captivating and the world well made and both are well narrated. Two main negatives i see with it, as a writer he tries way too much to impress the reader with fundamentally unimpressive and uninspired acts, tales and narratives from time to time just by making use of his superb knowledge of the language which further showcases how mediocre (if not total busts) those moments are (something that often happens here in the forums too - if you read it you will understand) - in other words no matter you describe a fart its still smelly. The other one is a combination of lack of interesting side characters (very egocentric) and at times the wannabe witty/deep conversations and dreams that pose philosophical questions. Not a light read at all, it requires attention, and if you are into fantasy stories this will probably be right for you though its something more (in a good way) that just that. An enjoyable read at least. 7/10 If i had to guess i would say that parts of it are based on real life stories experienced by the writer made into epics and transitioned into the fantasy world. I would swear the telepath (what was her name dena? dana?) is the fantasy version of a psychiatrist or psychologist Inundated with cockroaches, I am
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" Wow, very well said. Yeah, the US is so strange with its states with some good laws and then the ones with laws that clearly discriminate. It used to be my favorite place to ever visit, now i changed that to Canada or Australia. |
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I thought that Australia had a very similar culture to that of the US/Canada. What's different?
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Some also fall due to lack of resources, natural resources like previously iron, gold and today fossil fuels are essential to staying the dominant power.
I am the light of the morning and the shadow on the wall, I am nothing and I am all.
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" I don't think I've ever heard of an empire that fell from a lack of resources. They'd just go and pilfer their neighbors if they ever got close to that. Build of the week #9 - Breaking your face with style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_EcQDOUN9Y
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Pretty much all empires rise and fall depending on their access to natural resources - it fuels superior technology(for example when iron was the bomb, having access made it possible to have a much more efficient army), but it can also be sold for great riches which can again buy you soldiers and influence and just in general power, keep everyone happy instead of fighting for what little there is etc.
You also see the USA today securing natural resources abroad, such as oil because it is essential to their power over the world to be in control of the things which current civilization is based on. I am the light of the morning and the shadow on the wall, I am nothing and I am all. Last edited by Crackmonster on Apr 19, 2017, 3:08:02 AM
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and I read it, thanks
edit: as for the issue with Canada healthcare system (waiting line and cost). It's literally caused by the US. Our doctors move to the US because they can make 3 times the amount of money a doctor over here do due to their system. The result is that the ones that stay here are overworked like crazy (60+ hours a WEEK is common for many doctors). Of course, they are getting paid overtime, which makes them rakes up pretty high incomes but is a drain on our system. So the would be replacement doctors either don't go in medecine because it's a crazy job over here and a good amount of those that still go for it go to the US due to the easier life/money. Result: worse and worse waiting times. Build of the week #9 - Breaking your face with style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_EcQDOUN9Y IGN: Poltun Last edited by faerwin on Apr 19, 2017, 3:36:30 AM
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" I'm not sure if I understand your logic here. Your doctors aren't getting paid enough, they can make a lot more money elsewhere, so that's elsewhere's fault? |
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