Venkatesh Rao (@contraptions): "If you want peace, prepare for war If you want war, prepare for peace If you want the benefits of war without the costs of peace, lie through your teeth about everything "

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Venkatesh Rao

Mar 6, 2025

Contraptions

If you want peace, prepare for war

If you want war, prepare for peace

If you want the benefits of war without the costs of peace, lie through your teeth about everything

Mar 6

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7:25 PM

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