Replying to a message of Joe Delahaye to Roy Witt:

 JD>>> You just might be surprised.  While I doubt they could grab a
 JD>>> nuclear device, if the judgement is big enough, then y might
 JD>>> confiscate a ship or an aircraft.  It has been done before,  US
 JD>>> propery or not.
 >> 
 >> Sure...but the consequences may be more than the confiscator is willing
 >> to pay.

 JD> Why?  Is the US above the law in other countries?

Given the current administration you have to ask?

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