Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

stopdiggin

(14,831 posts)

4. declaring targets as 'terrorist organization' provides a good deal of cover

Reply to Buttoneer (Original post)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 07:53 PM

Sunday

Most likely enough to satisfy at least our legal system - ostensibly both military (which is most likely the one that counts) and civilian.

I guess we'll see whether the matter is taken up anywhere. Meantime - I think the post combat execution of survivors (be they either civilian or terrorist) - provides a much cleared and more defined case to be brought.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Rhiannon12866

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Isn't blowing up Venezuelan boats an example of FOLLOWING ILLEGAL ORDERS? [View all] Buttoneer Sunday OP

Yes Cirsium Sunday #1

We don't even know if they were Venezuelan Bmoboy Sunday #2

No. They are drug boats in international waters. The follow-up strikes on the boat to finish them off is illegal. Melon Sunday #3

declaring targets as 'terrorist organization' provides a good deal of cover stopdiggin Sunday #4

Absolutely. No question. ananda Sunday #5

Is it legal to kill drug smugglers without a trial? Emile Sunday #6

Even criminals are entitled to a trial MustLoveBeagles Sunday #7