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Originally Posted by timhaughton
Again, we're back to the hypocrisy. The US breaks international law, but reserves the right to punish others for allegedly doing the same.
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I will deal with your allegation a little later. However,
China-Vietnam, Russia-Chechnya, Ethiopia-Eritrea, China-India, Vietnam-Cambodia, Rwanda, ... the list can goto the moon about countries breaking international law ... and no one gives a damn about it.
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Originally Posted by timhaughton
As I've illustrated earlier, a couple of clear examples:
- Iraq - war of aggression, categorically illegal
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No, it is not. No charges are made. No charges will be made.
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- Nicaragua - See ICJ judgement
Just two examples, I could go on.
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And here are the legal arguements against that judgement
U.S. Withdrawal from Nicaragua v. US - It's quite compelling that Nicaragua herself refused to accept ICJ judgements that were ruled against her but accepts ones that goes her way. So, the arguement that the ICJ has no jurisdiction has not been satisfied.