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fujiyamasan

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3. lol no president ever signed anything to authorize the UN to intervene in US domestic affairs
Tue Sep 16, 2025, 04:33 PM
Sep 2025

Obama would have been impeached for that after the republicans took over in 2010. This sounds like an absurd conspiracy theory I floated by the right.

I think your memory is faulty and unless you can find something to back this up, I’d delete the post.

Quick Ai overview:
“The United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and has not ratified the Rome Statute, which established the court. While the U.S. played a significant role in the statute's creation, it has consistently opposed the ICC's jurisdiction, particularly fearing political use of the court against its citizens. The U.S. has sometimes imposed sanctions on the ICC and has actively sought to limit its actions, particularly when they involve U.S. nationals or allies.
Key Points
No Membership:
The U.S. is not a state party to the Rome Statute and therefore not a member of the ICC.
Historical Opposition:
The U.S. voted against the Rome Statute in 1998 and effectively withdrew its support under President George W. Bush in 2002.
Fear of Political Motivation:
A primary concern is that the ICC could be used for politically motivated prosecutions against U.S. military personnel or officials.
Sanctions:
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the ICC, for example, in 2025 and 2020, to counter investigations it opposes, according to the White House.
Deterrent Effect:
The U.S. aims to ensure its citizens and personnel are not subject to the ICC's jurisdiction, even if they operate in countries that are members of the court. “


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