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Originally Posted by cacophony
so if the ICC demanded the US turn GWB over for his role in killing thousands of iraqis, do you think the US would comply? would the US let anyone have the authority to come and get him?
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No.
Are you saying he had a role in the killing of thousands of Iraqis?
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Originally Posted by cacophony
what if they did the same of tony blair for his role in the iraq catastrophe while he was in power? would the UK have just rolled over?
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Quite possibly.
The ICC is a court - so they'd have to make a case and provide evidence. And direct links between the accused and the said atrocity/genocide.
It's not a court of kangaroo - or a court of talkback - or god forbid - the court of Fox - because all of those courts have tried, acquitted and executed the defendants.
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Originally Posted by cacophony
it's all fine and good to talk about an international criminal court as long as we're comfortable that we're not going to be on the receiving end of its prosecution. that's what ultimately dooms the system to failure.
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So not taking responsiblity for the actions of our elected leaders is what dooms the system to failure?
Yes. I do agree with that.
No-one's accountable for anything - occasionally in the movies - and occasionally at an election - but no-one really holds anyone accountable. For blow-jobs, for blatant lies, for pissing on the constitution. It's all the same game.