• observes_depths@aussie.zoneOP
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    3 months ago

    Maybe we can forgive desperate people for being desperate, but it’s not an issue of morals, but common sense. Escalating to the use of autonomous weapons invites and demands that Russia and other nations do the same. The moral question will be if those responsible can live with themselves knowing they freely chose to bring this horror into the world.

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      3 months ago

      Russia brought this horror into the world when they chose to invade a nation that was no threat to them. Everything past that point is on their hands.

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              3 months ago

              Is this really what passes for a micdrop moment with the pro-authoritarian crowd?

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                3 months ago

                All governments are authoritarian, that’s literally the entire point of a government 🙄.

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                  3 months ago

                  Acting with authority and being authoritarian are not the same, but goes to show how you can actually believe the shit you write

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                  3 months ago

                  Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in democracy, separation of powers, civil liberties, and the rule of law.

                  I know it’s kinda leaning into the meme here, but I genuinely think you need to go read some at least basic political theory before you try and engage with this topic.