You don't have to have a farm to own land. If the land had mineral resources, it would be valuable, despite the desertification. By stealing the mineral rights, the government itself makes the land relatively valueless.

How about we make a deal? I'll steal a bunch of the shit you own. I'll sell it. I'll keep most of the money, but I'll kick back enough so you don't starve. Deal? Oh wait, I forgot. I'm a dictator. You don't get a choice. Welcome to Libya!

You don't have to have a farm to own land. If the land had mineral resources, it would be valuable, despite the desertification. By stealing the mineral rights, the government itself makes the land relatively valueless. How about we make a deal? I'll steal a bunch of the shit you own. I'll sell it. I'll keep most of the money, but I'll kick back enough so you don't starve. Deal? Oh wait, I forgot. I'm a dictator. You don't get a choice. Welcome to Libya!

You don't have to have a farm to own land. If the land had mineral resources, it would be valuable, despite the desertification. By stealing the mineral rights, the government itself makes the land relatively valueless.

How about we make a deal? I'll steal a bunch of the shit you own. I'll sell it. I'll keep most of the money, but I'll kick back enough money so you don't starve. Deal?