Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 But if the Palestinians would stop throwing rocks the Israelis wouldn't have to blow them up and illegally settle on their land! Pompeo Announces Ban On International Criminal Court Officials Probing US War Crimes written by tyler durden sunday march 17, 2019 The US has threatened to revoke visas for members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague should they so much as investigate any criminal actions of American military personnel. The United States has never been a member of the ICC and considers it without authority over matters related to Americans or allies conducting joint operations. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a scathing rebuke Friday following ICC statements that it would look into possible US war crimes in Afghanistan, and as pressures mount for the court to bring cases against Israel for human rights crimes against Palestinians. “We are determined to protect the American and allied military and civilian personnel from living in fear of unjust prosecution for actions taken to defend our great nation,” Pompeo said Friday. Pompeo went to far as to specifically address ICC members and employees: “If you are responsible for the proposed ICC investigation of US personnel in connection with the situation in Afghanistan, you should not assume that you still have or will get a visa or will be permitted to enter the United States,” he said. Washington has long relied on defense of "US sovereignty" when the international court has received allegations of torture by American forces or allies, or other war crimes like "mistaken" coalition bombings of civilians attending wedding parties or funerals in Afghanistan. The US position has been to say American courts and investigators can handle and prosecute if need be any allegations of US misconduct or war crimes, and has for years throughout the "global war on terror" viewed the Netherlands-based ICC with hostility. During his Friday comments Pompeo said further the restrictions “may also be used to deter ICC efforts to pursue allied personnel, including Israelis, without the allies’ consent,” according to the AP. He also warned about potential economic sanctions against member and host nations "if the ICC does not change its course." The ICC, for its part, has vowed to continue to operate "undeterred" by any US actions, and articulated that the court "is needed to prosecute cases when a country fails to do so or does an insufficient job of it," as the AP reported. Pompeo's words were also widely seen as a threat to the ICC prosecutor and personnel who last year formally requested of the court to open an investigation into war crimes allegations against US forces and intelligence, as well as allied Afghan national security forces, going all the way back to May 2003. According to the AP: The prosecution’s request says there is information that members of the US military and intelligence agencies “committed acts of torture, cruel treatment, outrages upon personal dignity, rape and sexual violence against conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan and other locations, principally in the 2003-2004 period.” Among the more shocking actions the US has taken to prevent any attempted prosecution of Americans by the ICC was the Bush administration's American Servicemembers Protection Act of 2002, popularly derided as the "Hague Invasion Act". The law was designed to protect all US military and intelligence members on the basis that Washington could at anytime use force to liberate them from ICC incarceration. Human Rights Watch described at the time of its being signed into law: US President George Bush today signed into law the American Servicemembers Protection Act of 2002, which is intended to intimidate countries that ratify the treaty for the International Criminal Court (ICC). The new law authorizes the use of military force to liberate any American or citizen of a US-allied country being held by the court, which is located in The Hague. This provision, dubbed the "Hague invasion clause," has caused a strong reaction from US allies around the world, particularly in the Netherlands. With such significant threats, the ICC's actions against Americans, Israelis or allied forces will likely only remain symbolic and designed to drive media attention and scrutiny of American actions overseas. Meanwhile the pattern will remain of only third world, African, and Balkan warlords actually being brought to justice at the Hague, and never western officials. Reprinted with permission from ZeroHedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 They hate us because of our freedoms.....SMFH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Jimmy Snacks said: They hate us because of our freedoms.....SMFH. And because we are blowing up their homes. Well if they don't like it they should move.... Oh wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 But if the Palestinians would stop throwing rocks the Israelis wouldn't have to blow them up and illegally settle on their land! That’s dumb dave logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Snoslinger said: But if the Palestinians would stop throwing rocks the Israelis wouldn't have to blow them up and illegally settle on their land! That’s dumb dave logic That's American logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 Because they would want to arrest Obama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Highmark said: Because they would want to arrest Obama. And Hillary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 17, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: They hate us because of our freedoms.....SMFH. 5 minutes ago, Anler said: And because we are blowing up their homes. Well if they don't like it they should move.... Oh wait... I mean seriously look at the shit we do and then say hey fuck all of you and your courts and war crimes but when we are attacked everybody is shocked...it's mind numbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: I mean seriously look at the shit we do and then say hey fuck all of you and your courts and war crimes but when we are attacked everybody is shocked...it's mind numbing. It doesn't surprise me anymore. The brainwashing has worked. It can't be undone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Anler said: That's American logic. Not mine. Palestinians are getting fucked and the only way of getting attention is “throwing rocks” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anler said: That's American logic. Im not an American....poor simple minded slinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Snoslinger said: Not mine. Palestinians are getting fucked and the only way of getting attention is “throwing rocks” Youve proven you have no logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, DAVE said: Im not an American....poor simple minded slinger. You spend enough time here. You're a wanna be I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, DAVE said: Im not an American....poor simple minded slinger. Who said you were an American? More of your stupidity on display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Anler said: You spend enough time here. You're a wanna be I suppose. Just as much as you....and you work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Snoslinger said: Who said you were an American? More of your stupidity on display He plays one on the internet and I think he stayed at a Holiday inn Express once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Snoslinger said: Who said you were an American? More of your stupidity on display Nice backpedal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, DAVE said: Just as much as you....and you work. I mean in the US dummy. And yes I work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Anler said: He plays one on the internet and I think he stayed at a Holiday inn Express once. More then once brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, DAVE said: Nice backpedal..... Wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, DAVE said: More then once brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, Anler said: I mean in the US dummy. And yes I work. Not as much as Id like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: But if the Palestinians would stop throwing rocks the Israelis wouldn't have to blow them up and illegally settle on their land! That’s dumb dave logic 11 minutes ago, Anler said: That's American logic. 6 minutes ago, DAVE said: Im not an American....poor simple minded slinger. 4 minutes ago, DAVE said: Nice backpedal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 man Dave........you need a break bud......step back for a while. When Slinger starts owning the fuck out of you its time to reassess what youve got going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: But if the Palestinians would stop throwing rocks the Israelis wouldn't have to blow them up and illegally settle on their land! That’s dumb dave logic 12 minutes ago, Anler said: That's American logic. 8 minutes ago, DAVE said: Im not an American....poor simple minded slinger. Poor simple minded slinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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