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@HistoPol I think the biggest problem with your composition is the nihilism it sets up.

Like, we can’t afford more wars? Well that’s a shame, because there will absolutely be more wars. And given that absolute reality I guess we might as well just all give up.

That’s the problem with setting the argument at that level. It leads to impossible solutions and so it becomes a non-starter.

If it’s realistic, then we might as well ignore it because we’ve already failed. If it’s hyperbole then we might as well ignore it because it’s hyperbole.

Neither option is very compelling, and that’s a large reason why so many don’t buy in.

@TheGuardian