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tritsofme

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36. Congress can cut off funding to the PA if they make unilateral moves

Thu Aug 7, 2014, 06:43 PM

Aug 2014

in the international arena, like joining the ICC. I'm not positive, but this may even be a requirement in current law.

Otherwise the ICC has no jurisdiction absent a Security Council recommendation.

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'Help Israel avoid war crimes charges,' Netanyahu urges US lawmakers [View all] Ichingcarpenter Aug 2014 OP

I support Israel, but there should still be scrutiny of what took place in Gaza. badtoworse Aug 2014 #1

There are no words malaise Aug 2014 #2

No worry- Mr. Netanyahu, the US Congress has your back. nt ellenrr Aug 2014 #3

If you want to avoid war crimes charges, then don't commit war crimes. hobbit709 Aug 2014 #4

Auntie Semite! gratuitous Aug 2014 #9

Of course it is simple but the laws no longer apply to the powerful and wealthy... AuntPatsy Aug 2014 #27

It is interesting and useful to see what BIbi fears. nt bemildred Aug 2014 #5

Well, he went to the right people, the US Congress, famous, or infamous perhaps for sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #6

Yes malaise Aug 2014 #10

I seem to recall... atreides1 Aug 2014 #7

I remember that too. He told us 'never to second guess him again' among other sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #19

You seem to offer a very Sherman A1 Aug 2014 #32

We would know how. PowerToThePeople Aug 2014 #8

I would think that's an easy one ... GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #11

Burn their ass madokie Aug 2014 #12

Fuck Hamas and their desire to wipe out Israel seveneyes Aug 2014 #13

I'm sorry, but do you actually live in the real world with the rest of us? Spider Jerusalem Aug 2014 #14

They joined DU as a "gun rights supporter", and have now ventured into geopolitics. Electric Monk Aug 2014 #26

Indeed. It's striking how the NRAers also seem to be the big apologists for Israeli war crimes. DanTex Aug 2014 #35

I wish I could say I was surprised. Even a teeny tiny little bit. They just go hand in hand. nt Electric Monk Aug 2014 #38

Neither is true. And neither should be given. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #17

Absolutely. We should never second-guess that piece of dogshit ever again. nt DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2014 #20

Yes, well...get the names of those visiting to whom this was allegedly directed. I want to know kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #15

They knew they were outside the law before they acted, thanks for the confirmation, Bibi. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #16

In most other countries that experienced occupation by a foreign power those fighting the opposition kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #18

So there are members of Congress who couldn't do anything about the crisis on our ChisolmTrailDem Aug 2014 #21

Oh, oh, I know this one! "NO!" n/t DeadLetterOffice Aug 2014 #22

Well he's asking the current king of war crimes country to help with his war crimes. L0oniX Aug 2014 #23

bibi enid602 Aug 2014 #24

Neither the U.S. or Israel SteveG Aug 2014 #25

For the same reason that Jesse James never joined the posse that was chasing him. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2014 #28

If he is really, truly concerned... Matt_in_STL Aug 2014 #29

What can the US congress do to the ICC? LittleBlue Aug 2014 #30

More or less Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #33

Congress can cut off funding to the PA if they make unilateral moves tritsofme Aug 2014 #36

Maybe they can take Cheney and Bush with them to the Hague... joeybee12 Aug 2014 #31

That crawling shit should be hauled into the dock at the Hague hifiguy Aug 2014 #34

here's an idea. magical thyme Aug 2014 #37