> "Empire" has always been a good option for certain circumstances.

You said the word "empire"?
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DarthCoin

Yeah, all great approaches. People come from different places and even the time/place can have effect. Consent is a good one for many people. Governance vs Government is one I use too.

kepford

I try to be clear when writing or speaking, but it can be complicated when people are not even accustomed to the use of "state" in this context. In those situations, I may relax and use "government" because I'm confident they will interpret that the way I would "state".

I've used "regime" more often lately. "Empire" has always been a good option for certain circumstances.

More and more though, I try to focus on appealing to people's inclination towards consent. When you point out consensual alternatives to the current coercive systems, people seem to be receptive.

libertarian

But You Always Need a Government

I try to be clear when writing or speaking, but it can be complicated when people are not even accustomed to the use of "state" in this context. In those situations, I may relax and use "government" because I'm confident they will interpret that the way I would "state".

I've used "regime" more often lately. "Empire" has always been a good option for certain circumstances.

More and more though, I try to focus on appealing to people's inclination towards consent. When you point out consensual alternatives to the current coercive systems, people seem to be receptive.