That antique notion could prove useful today. E.g., soldiers of fortune authorized to steal as much ISIS oil as possible and sell it on the world market, subject only to the loosest imaginable rules of engagement. Europe and the world would be apoplectic. The Donald would have to sit down and work out the details with Vladimir ...
I agree with your post 42, but cannot agree with post 40 due to historical facts.
But that’s OK— I appreciate the amiable discussion.