Keep it Simple

What exact rules govern the right to secession and, more generally, self-determination of people? Some in Western part of the world say that these rules are confusing. And if we believe the Corporate Media, we might think that:
In Asia: Tibetans have the right, but not the Iraqis or Afghans.
In the Middle East: Israelis have the right, but neither the Palestians nor the Kurds have it.
In Africa: The gangster generals of East Congo have this right, but not Western Sahara.
In Latin America: Wealthy provinces of Bolivia has this right, but not the indegenous peoples of Chile or Mexico.
In Western Europe: The Flemish might have this right, but not the Northern Irish nor the Basues in Spain.
In Balkans: Albanians of Kosovo have this right, but not the Serbs of Kosovo or those of Bosnia.
According to US imperialism — only those people that are “with us” are entitled to self-determination. No one else. And as long as we are on this topic, let’s replace the word “democratic” by “with us” and the word “terrorist” by “against us”. That’s our politics. Simple when you know how!