US Sanctions ICC For Daring To Apply Law Equally
ABC News dutifully reports on ICC President Piotr Hofmański's pledge to resist US and Russian bullying over potential indictments. What they quietly omit is America's decades-long commitment to only recognize international legal authority when it aligns with its own geopolitical interests. From the 'Hague Invasion Act' passed under George W. Bush to avoid prosecution of American troops, to
successive administrations punishing those who dare investigate US or allied war crimes, Washington's hypocrisy is systematic. This isn't about 'rule of law'; it’s about 'rules for thee, but not for me.' The same US officials who condemn Russia's actions now threaten the very institution investigating alleged crimes by Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. One might wonder if human rights only
apply to nations lacking sufficient military might or, more pointedly, without powerful US lobbyists like AIPAC, which spent over $4.5 million lobbying Congress in 2023 alone, according to OpenSecrets.org, ensuring robust support for specific foreign policies. The message is clear: cross the US or its allies, and 'international law' becomes a dirty word.