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submitted 5 months ago by Alsephina@lemmy.ml to c/usa@lemmy.ml

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[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 62 points 5 months ago (2 children)

the united states has never bowed to international authority. ever.

[–] faizalr@kbin.run 29 points 5 months ago (2 children)

They think they the authority.

[–] JayDee@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 months ago

I've heard before that a key hallmark of liberalism throughout history is exceptions to its own tenants while continuing to claim the moral high ground.

Seems to fit here quite nicely.

[–] Sarmyth@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Yes this is how sovereignty is maintained. This duality is why other members of the international community can refuse to follow ICC declarations one year and support the other years.

The United States doesn't release that control willingly. Others would have to make them if they feel it's that important.

Until someone can take that authority, they retain it.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Don't they have plans to break out any US soldier about to stand trial in the ICC/Hauge?

[–] LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

Yes, part of George Bush Jr's administration put that in place