• panthera_@lemmy.today
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      2 days ago

      Didn’t you claim the action was illegal? Then why was there no investigation? That’s the problem with barring countries from competing because of bad behavior. Countries with influence won’t be investigated. It’s simpler to allow all countries to participate.

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        2 days ago

        This argument is ludicrous. Something either is or is not moral, and is or is not illegal. Being caught and convicted doesn’t change that. It was illegal. It was immoral. It should be investigated. Countries that commit warcrimes should be sanctioned, and countries with influence should not be above the law.

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          2 days ago

          If the UN investigates the US, Trump will threaten to withhold money. Trump will impose tariffs on any country supporting banning the US.

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            1 day ago

            Ok? This is likely true. What is your point? It is not easy or convenient. But easy and convenient do not make right or wrong, moral or immoral, legal or illegal.

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              1 day ago

              No, but is simple and fair compared to disqualifying countries but not others which have influence.

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                  17 hours ago

                  How are you going to do that? Trump called FIFA president Infantino and Balogun’s one-match suspension was ended.

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                    15 hours ago

                    Me? I’m not going to. I don’t have influence or power. But I will support those that do, and my tiny amount of support makes it easier, rather than accepting that nothing can change.