Okay sure I'm not gonna say he's wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences I can believe that most countries would just rather not do it, no matter the severity of the crimes, as he ...
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Okay sure I'm not gonna say he's wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences I can believe that most countries would just rather not do it, no matter the severity of the crimes, as he said that's just realpolitik.
But to freely admit that you would ignore your legal obligations when you didn't have to is just so fucking stupid!
My point of view on this is that the ICC is an arm of the rules based global order, which was constructed by and in the interest of "the west". Which means this statement delegitimizes the ICC therefore degrading western interests, so it real damn idiotic for the leader of Belgium to say this since it's essentially the capital of "the west"! Politicians may have a reputation for doublespeak but that's because there are a great many truths you simply can't say if you want to further your political interests.
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Okay sure I'm not gonna say he's wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences I can believe that most countries would just rather not do it, no matter the severity of the crimes, as he said that's just realpolitik.
But to freely admit that you would ignore your legal obligations when you didn't have to is just so fucking stupid!
My point of view on this is that the ICC is an arm of the rules based global order, which was constructed by and in the interest of "the west". Which means this statement delegitimizes the ICC therefore degrading western interests, so it real damn idiotic for the leader of Belgium to say this since it's essentially the capital of "the west"! Politicians may have a reputation for doublespeak but that's because there are a great many truths you simply can't say if you want to further your political interests.
De Wever is a Republican fanboi, I really wish he sticked to peddling "anti-woke" book rather than be our PM.
But atleast all other parties called him out on not speaking for the government, and one of them basically said that if a judge secides to go ahead and arrest Netanyahu, Bartje can go pound sand.
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Okay sure I'm not gonna say he's wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences I can believe that most countries would just rather not do it, no matter the severity of the crimes, as he said that's just realpolitik.
But to freely admit that you would ignore your legal obligations when you didn't have to is just so fucking stupid!
My point of view on this is that the ICC is an arm of the rules based global order, which was constructed by and in the interest of "the west". Which means this statement delegitimizes the ICC therefore degrading western interests, so it real damn idiotic for the leader of Belgium to say this since it's essentially the capital of "the west"! Politicians may have a reputation for doublespeak but that's because there are a great many truths you simply can't say if you want to further your political interests.
he’s wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences
immense how? Israel couldnt really do much of anything to Belgium.
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he’s wrong because sure given that arresting the head of state of a powerful nation would carry immense consequences
immense how? Israel couldnt really do much of anything to Belgium.
Tell that to Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, etc.
And that's just the overt attacks.
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Tell that to Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, etc.
And that's just the overt attacks.
Right, those are all countries nearby to Israel. Want to explain to me how Israel attacks Belgium 4700 km away after flying military aircraft over much of Europe to get there?
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Right, those are all countries nearby to Israel. Want to explain to me how Israel attacks Belgium 4700 km away after flying military aircraft over much of Europe to get there?
Not for nothing but Israel has a long history of sending assassination squads and terrorist units into other countries. Now that I think that should stop anybody, but I mean it's got to be a concern right?
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