The idea of "not recognizing something as a state" is so stupid. Like, borderline delusional
And yet that's the only thing that makes states real: Recognition. For example, if the people of the united states started ignoring the federal government tomorrow it would cease to have any power.
It would have power, but it would certainly collapse under the weight of the entire populace ignoring the federal government at the same time. It would be pretty similar to an infant throwing a tantrum, except more people would die.
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