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Re:A quick breakdown of what SWIFT is and why it matters by tomp on Friday February 25, 2022 @05:40PM (#30473238)
Isn't it in actual reality just a matter of passing the right set of laws?

"I deem it legal to freeze assets of terrorists."

"I now deem you a terrorist."

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Re:A quick breakdown of what SWIFT is and why it matters by lmm on Friday February 25, 2022 @05:50PM (#30473347)
You could equally say that in actual reality it's a matter of having enough men with guns. Occasionally the abstractions break down and that's where it all bottoms out.
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