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No. I don't think there has been a time in history without some kind of hegemony, regional or global. The biggest kid on the playground makes the rules.
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Perhaps in downtown USA:P I think a relaxing drive is very enjoyable. And little beats going door to door. Even in cities public transportation can't match that.