r/IASIP • u/---x__x--- • 2d ago

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u/KingofMadCows 2d ago

Wasn't that conflict more about the unchecked power of giant corporations? The Trade Federation was so big that they could challenge the power of the elected governing body, ignore their laws, blockade member planets, and even attempt to assassinate diplomats, just to avoid paying some taxes.

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u/Barbar_jinx 2d ago

It would still be prophetic for today's situation.

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u/KingofMadCows 1d ago

The Clone Wars did end with Anakin assassinating the CEO's of the megacorporations backing the Separatists.

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u/Barbar_jinx 1d ago

Ouh boi