Taylan (Kemalist Turkish Cat) on Nostr: > Men are fighting wars because the political system convinces them to do so, e.g. ...

> Men are fighting wars because the political system convinces them to do so, e.g. "the war to end all wars."

This only applies to a certain subset of men who willingly go to war. Many are lured by glory, and at times indeed promises of wealth and power.

The Roman Empire, if I remember correctly, incentivized soldiers and generals via promises of incredible wealth and political power. (These were delivered, too.)