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[–] 29 points 7 months ago (1 child)
  • [–] 13 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Yes, exactly, and if the USA can do what they please why should other countries comply with it? It creates a dangerous precedent and an example for other authoritarian regimes. And I am afraid that Venezuela is just the beginning.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Everybody with nukes does as the please. US, Russia, China, North Korea, Israel...

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  • [–] 0 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Everyone who abuses their power suffers economic repercussions at a minimum, militaristic repurcussions via the funding and arming of their opponents in some cases, but the precedent here being set is China asking "if the world won't defend you, why should you defend the world?" It's a dangerous warmongering idea that unfortunately might be taking root.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    The US hasn't really suffered any serious consequences, yet. Similar to China. Russia didn't until Ukraine, before that they messed in Chechnya, Georgia, etc with impunity. I don't see anyone coming to the aid of Tibet or the uyghurs either, China is pretty scot free.

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