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Comment by LispSporks22

2 years ago

Also check out The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens. I think it was made into a documentary later. The man was worthy of the title of war criminal, but of course we don't prosecute our own and we certainly don't recommend to the ICC (we're the good guys, you see).

It will be interested to see what obituaries settle on this week though.

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mmpdev  2 years ago

Not only would we not recommend our war criminals to the ICC, we have on the books the authorization to be able to invade the Hague in case any US person was being held or tried. Hague Invasion Act / ASPA is wild.

  • skrebbel  2 years ago

    The rest of the west is allied with the US because they’re the least evil guys, not because they’re the good guys.

    I’m Dutch and knowing that the US has a constant threat of extreme violence against us written into their law scares the crap out of me. We’re supposed to be happy jolly NATO allies but srsly that shit is not cool.

    • hulitu  2 years ago

      > The rest of the west is allied with the US because they’re the least evil guys, not because they’re the good guys.

      No, because the US controls the "free media" and politicians in those countries. It's funny how almost all Kissinger article today were positive in this country.

    • vasco  2 years ago

      US centered NATO imperialism sometimes shows itself amongst all the Hollywood and the international PR indeed.

    • Solstinox  2 years ago

      You are not an ally, you are a de facto vassal. Compared to other vassals in history you don't have to send much in the way of tribute.

      Frankly, you have a pretty good deal. We provide your protection, you can do your Dutch things, and we don't bother you too much other than the occasional McDonalds garrison.

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  • type0  2 years ago

    > we have on the books the authorization to be able to invade the Hague in case any US person was being held or tried. Hague Invasion Act / ASPA is wild.

    That's more the reason to move the court to a country with nukes, say France, Strasbourg and put some retaliation Act in place if Americans put Strasbourg Invasion Act in place