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Bushido: Way of Total Bullshit (www.tofugu.com)

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I havent read the whole article yet, its pretty interesting but also relevant for current times.

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[–] Meltyheartlove@hexbear.net 30 points 1 month ago

Samurai were a superfluous burden on Japanese civilization… that contributed little to society but drained a considerable amount of wealth.

The abolition of the heredity system allowed for mobility. Suddenly those in high positions found incentive to work hard. Although a minority, Saigo and other top ranking samurai had the most to lose and rebelled as a result. Nitobe describes the Satsuma Rebellion as a battle of honor, not a rebellion driven by the preservation of class status.

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