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Politics : DON'T START THE WAR
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To: zonder who wrote (20313)3/13/2003 2:35:05 PM
From: Hawkmoon  Read Replies (1) of 25898
 
I have seen some strange arguments on SI, but this takes the cake.

Apparently you were unconcerned with the various definitions of the word "legitimate" (which was what we were discussing).

you will not change the fact that all countries on this planet recognize Saddam's government. End of story.

Big deal.. How many of them will come out and state that they believe Saddam's regime is LEGITIMATE.

They recognize him because he's "top dog".. When he dies, and the next leader rises to power (probably one of his sons), he will be recognized as "top dog"..

But that has NOTHING to do with a CIVILIZED DEFINITION of Legitimacy.

Again.. you utterly ignored my argument that ONLY in a world devoid of democratic governments can your definition of "legitimacy" stand and be inherently logical.

And believe me, the founding of the United States in 1776 DID change the concept of governmental legitimacy. Look all of the governments who suddenly adopted constitutions and democratic governments within a mere 100 years after the American Revolution..

No one, on a political or personal level, can be FORCED to accept the legitimacy of a particular government. They CHOOSE to do so, for various reasons..

Big difference between international law "bestowing" legitimacy, and nations granting or withdrawing recognition or legitimacy when it's convenient and in their interest.

Hawk
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