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In reply to the discussion: Trump Mocks Denmark Increasing Greenland Security After US Threats: 'They Added One More Dog Sled' [View all]Buddyzbuddy
(2,144 posts)The I.C.C. is independent of the U.S.. What you stated is true but doesn't mean it can't change. If we've learned anything over the past year, anything is possible. Sure, it would be smarter to take action after he's no longer in power. Dutuerte is currently in custody awaiting his trial by the I.C.C.. He was captured while in a cooperating Country. Warrants have been issued for Netanyahu and Putin.
America is currently an enemy to the world because of the Felon, this Administration and Republicans backed by Billionaires, all of whom are vulnerable in ways unimagined.
The U.S., previous to this Presidency, has historically looked favorably upon the I.C.C. with few Republican exceptions and our Military leadership but how do you account for Jack Smith working at the Hague?
The U.S. hasn't signed because they don't want to give up it's autonomy and has chosen to deal with our own issues at home. But, checks and balances has failed and the result is, we need an outside International body to hold America accountable. This is not solely a domestic issue. We are a threat with a madman in charge of an arsenal that can destroy the world many times over.