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International law (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 62 points 6 months ago (2 children)

the united states has never bowed to international authority. ever.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They think they the authority.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Yes this is how sovereignty is maintained. This duality is why other members of the international community can refuse to follow ICC declarations one year and support the other years.

The United States doesn't release that control willingly. Others would have to make them if they feel it's that important.

Until someone can take that authority, they retain it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I've heard before that a key hallmark of liberalism throughout history is exceptions to its own tenants while continuing to claim the moral high ground.

Seems to fit here quite nicely.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Don't they have plans to break out any US soldier about to stand trial in the ICC/Hauge?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

Yes, part of George Bush Jr's administration put that in place