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Originally Posted by roachboy
that is your other argument, btw---if you don't lose a war, anything goes. i find that astonishing--even as it reflects the realpolitik of the moment.
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The above has been historically true. Sure, powerful nations can impose self-punishment or punish individuals but in the end the only thing that matters is who has the power to impose their will on others when it comes to accountability. Only the foolish abdicate power when there is no need to.
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