I've only ever known the Empire, but knowing the Republic was run by the same guy... it's not hard to imagine how bad it might've gotten. Plus, there's Mandalore, Ryloth, and even those droids we met. Aaaaand I don't know how good I would've been at being a Jedi back then, if anyone found me.

[Lothal had been different during the time of the Republic, but that was only because it wasn't involved at all. No one paid it any attention until the Empire determined it could be useful.]

What about here, though? Do you think someone's... right? Seems like you've asked around more than me so I'm curious to hear your take on it all.