Savage Henry Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The stuff he’s coming coming out with today about being able to target cultural sites is certainly the stuff of dictators, but I do agree with the sentiment that calling him one is a bit counterproductive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The stuff he’s coming coming out with today about being able to target cultural sites is certainly the stuff of dictators, but I do agree with the sentiment that calling him one is a bit counterproductive. He does behave pretty much like a dictator by ignoring the conventions and norms that normally restrict Presidential power, both domestic and international. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 This is very good article from August 2018, especially given the events of the last few days.......... https://www.oil-price.net/en/articles/iran-tensions-150-dollar-oil-price.php 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Are the media just ignoring that the Iraqi parliament voted to expel our forces the other day? The US is a bad actor whether or not Trump is signing the orders. The drone program has been obscene for over a decade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: I've seen it widely reported, it was on R4 this morning too. Did they discuss the implications if we don't withdraw? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Margaret Thatcher said: While I may be a colossal idiot, I do practice international law and am qualified to practice in America having easily passed the NY Bar Exam. So, a few points: - the ICJ doesn't punish war crimes and crimes against humanity. That's the International Criminal Court and, as welshbairn says, America doesn't recognise it's jurisdiction. - the jurisdiction of the ICJ does cover other breaches of international law, but only if states have agreed to submit the dispute to it. It's more like a civil court which you opt into on a case by case basis. A typical case would involve the interpretation of UN treaty wording. It's not for extra judicial assassinations. In any case, any penalty levied by the ICJ would be against the State rather than Trump personally. - Therefore, no viable penalties. Stating the fact that Trump is probably legally beyond reproach for killing Suleimani doesn't mean I support the assassination or Trump himself, and, in case it's misleading, my username is no indication of my political views. I hope you get your minions to proof read your submissions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priti priti priti Patel Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Just now, Jacksgranda said: I hope you get your minions to proof read your submissions. alas I am but a minion myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Margaret Thatcher said: I do practice international law and am qualified to practice in America having easily passed the NY Bar Exam. 4 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: I hope you get your minions to proof read your submissions. 3 minutes ago, Margaret Thatcher said: alas I am but a minion myself. "I do practice international law" sounds awfully grand, so I assumed you were some sort of high flying legal eagle. Further reflection should have caused me to dismiss this notion, however, otherwise you wouldn't be able to spend half your day f****** about on here like we other slackers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, MixuFixit said: No, it was with some American hawk There's a surprise. The UK is clearly headed towards illegally occupying parts of Iraq and the media are gladly looking the other way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Bombing of cultural sites constitutes war crimes I'm sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, SweeperDee said: Bombing of cultural sites constitutes war crimes I'm sure. That was one of IS's tactics. He is fuckin disgusting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, SweeperDee said: Bombing of cultural sites constitutes war crimes I'm sure. The point of Trump targeting cultural sights is so that media cretins can debate that rather than imperialism and the MIC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, MixuFixit said: True dat. Imagine the heads gone if Trump’s Twitter account was suspended. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: Imagine the heads gone if Trump’s Twitter account was suspended. His has already gone, his son's a fucking moron and I'm sure the Russian trollbot farms could find another project easily enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyAnchor Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 He has an uncanny knack of filling every job with detestable c***s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, dirty dingus said: He has an uncanny knack of filling every job with detestable c***s Wid though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pked4v/the-anarchist-daughter-of-the-gops-gerrymandering-mastermind-just-dumped-all-his-maps-and-files-on-google-driveThe daughter of deceased gerrymandering shïtebag Thomas Hofeller has uploaded his documents, files & emails relating to his work for public viewing. http://www.thehofellerfiles.com/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The point of Trump targeting cultural sights is so that media cretins can debate that rather than imperialism and the MIC. It’s okay. Michael Moore is on the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 It has begun.............Armageddon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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