Re:British intelligence hacked Belgacom then sabotaged inves...
by boomboomsubban on Friday November 02, 2018 @02:24PM
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>maybe your ally can't admit something that they know to be true, because it happens to be unpopular domestically.
It's not like diplomacy is done in public, there are ample opportunities to convey your true intentions.
>How can they ever be fair if it isn't?
Sure, you're right that "true" fairness is likely unobtainable. This system adds an unnecessary additional component that serves only to further the aims of the powerful. Calling it a normal, necessary part of diplomacy makes it seem like it's in everyone's best interest.
It's not like diplomacy is done in public, there are ample opportunities to convey your true intentions.
>How can they ever be fair if it isn't?
Sure, you're right that "true" fairness is likely unobtainable. This system adds an unnecessary additional component that serves only to further the aims of the powerful. Calling it a normal, necessary part of diplomacy makes it seem like it's in everyone's best interest.