2026-03-22 21:57 UTC
I really don't see this as much of a scandal. So what? It's true, when attacking, you don't broadcast it. Japan didn't when they attacked Russia in 1907 or whatever it was and wiped out their fleet either. Their code didn 't require a declaration of war.
The president is a pos don't get me wrong. No one hates him more than I.
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@lurch@sh.itjust.works 2026-03-23 01:30
that's not the same as telling, or better asking, your allies heads of states. you know, so they can warn you about consequences you may have overlooked, get their citizens out, or ready their armies or tell you if they aren't ready. also, there has been a pre-blitzkrieg time, when it was considered honourable to formally declare war, before one attacks. different behaviour was considered uncivilised. declaring war gives peace an extra chance. the enemy may surrender without even a single shot fired. civilians can evacuate and the battles can even be just between two armies. no schools with kids still inside get wiped out etc.