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>wealth generated before

Yeah, "generated".

"Generated"... by Africans and South Americans. But yesterday it was OK to do what Russia is doing now.

Ah yes generated at least 200 years ago and were absolutely untouched during a Civil War and 2 worl wars destroying Europe

Spain was practically untouched during both World Wars. Surprisingly - for an European country - it was one of the few states to remain neutral during the conflicts. [1] [2]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain_during_World_War_II

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain_during_World_War_I

You are right. Spain basically destroyed itself between the late 19th century and the early to mid 20th century.

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