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by stjohnswarts 1436 days ago
A government is a law unto themselves. They have power to do what they need in times of war. Germany shouldn't be pulling a Chamberlain moment while Russia is hot to commit genocide in Europe and roll over whoever they want.
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The first person who said words like yours was probably a chieftain long ago who went to his smiths and said "I need my new sword NOW, hurry up with that hardening!"
Nah, this is like saying "we need more weapons for war!" and then breaking three perfectly good swords in front of the blacksmith.