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snot

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2. And to those who quibble over the use of the term, "genocide,"

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Sun Jul 27, 2025, 09:23 PM

Jul 27

my understanding is that the point of defining the term in the Geneva convention wasn't JUST to codify a basis for convicting perpetrators after it's all over, but that the convention also created an obligation on third-party countries to STOP behavior that looks like it's turning into a genocide, BEFORE it's too late.

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Genocide For Me But Not For Thee -- Tom Sullivan [View all] erronis Jul 27 OP

Rec, make sure to watch the video at the bottom. Eko Jul 27 #1

Yes, do watch it. It confirms some sick stuff. mjvpi Jul 27 #3

And to those who quibble over the use of the term, "genocide," snot Jul 27 #2