Preparedness simply means "a state of readiness." Some synonyms that you could use include: readiness, alertness, or mobility. They all mean to be alert and ready, and can each be used in very similar context to one another.
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Paine says that it is irrational and absurd for such a huge amount of land with practically unlimited resources, to be dominated by such a small island. So basically he said that the argument lacks evidence and ethos
