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[–] ira@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

the law doesn't explain who gets to determine when a country is acting in self-defense

Literally the same exact reasoning Trump used to declare an "emergency" and divert funds to a border wall. Words are meaningless so I can do whatever I want!