Stoned in Arrakeen wrote:
> Tony - the little tease! - took the piss ,on 11/07/2008 10:17:
>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> I know you read Dune Messiah, so I am confused by your statement. Not
>>> only that, but even Dune shows us how the Emperor Shaddam maintained
>>> control. The Sardukar were not the Royal serving staff.
>>
>>
>> But Shaddam had accepted Paul's authority. Shaddam controlled the
>> Sardukar who were carefully monitored and confined to their planet.
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>>> And? You still have to maintain control/subservience over the
>>> scattered subjects, People do not pay tribute/taxes because they
>>> think of it as fun. Especially in the Feudal society FH envisioned....
>>>
>>
>> So tax collection problems represented a possible cause of the Jihad?
>
> He's taking the piss, WM! Winding you up. Yanking your chain. Spank him
> on the willy!!!
I'll leave you to, erm, handle his willy. :P
WM
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