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[–] Davel23@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Saying that every order the president gives is lawful is such a 5 year old's understanding of how the government works.

I mean, the Supreme Court ruled that is exactly how the government works.

[–] forrgott@lemmy.zip 23 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No, they did not. The ruling was the president cannot be sued for official acts. Any soldier who obeys an illegal order can still be held accountable. Well...in theory.

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago

Warcrimes is what pardons are for. 😒