Blair, Bush could face probe at The Hague

[canetoad]

http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/blair-bush-could-face-probe-at-the-hague/2007/03/18/1174152881638.html

Blair, Bush could face probe at The Hague

Gethin Chamberlain, London
March 19, 2007


TONY Blair could face the prospect of an International Criminal Court investigation for alleged coalition war crimes in Iraq.

The court's chief prosecutor said at the weekend that he would be willing to launch an inquiry and could envisage a scenario in which the British Prime Minister and US President George Bush could one day face charges at The Hague.

Luis Moreno-Ocampo urged Arab countries, particularly Iraq, to sign up to the court to enable allegations against the West to be pursued. Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations said that his country was actively considering signing up.

The US has refused to accept the court's jurisdiction and is unlikely to hand over any of its citizens to face trial. However, Britain has signed up and the Government has indicated its willingness to tackle accusations of war crimes against a number of British soldiers.

[BayCityProgressive]

1. K & R

what are the chances of this? I would love nothing more than to see them both in shackles..

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[canetoad]

4. I don't know

But at least the ball has started rolling. If it's dependent on Arab countries signing up, there is a pretty good chance that many of them wish to see the same result.

[jaysunb]

3. Little by little

step by step.....:evilgrin:

[HysteryDiagnosis]

26. Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch..... Niagara Falls..... :)

[jaysunb]

29. heh heh !

seems I'm not the only, " oldie " around here...:rofl:

[calimary]

36. Hardly! Nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!

:rofl:

[Octafish]

5. Poodle would squeal on Smirko to save his pimply hide.

Of course, Smirko could care less, as he guzzles another zombie in Paraguay.

[Amonester]

17. Perhaps the Carlyle Group (bLiar's next "or current..." employer)...

is about to "announce" it's moving to Dubai (like helliburton did last week)?

[saigon68]

27. Blair is a little piss-ant Poodle

[Octafish]

30. ''His master's voice.''

In the original ads, RCA added "from the beyond" as the doggie's owner had passed.

No comment from me.



No comment from me on who monkey's master is, neither.

[rodeodance]

6. a dream for the future (that this would actually happen)

[Delphinus]

7. About time!

I've wondered for years why they hadn't been investigated by The Hague.

[goclark]

9. In my dreams I am standing in front of the Hague when they bring

them in for HAGUE justice.

I will book my tickets to be there for that experience.

[NEOBuckeye]

8. International Sanctions should be imposed on the US

Until we join, and turn Bush and Cheney over to the ICC.

[Fresh_Start]

10. I read the 'the less effective' the USA or Iraq legal system

is in dealing with the crimes, the more likely the Hague would feel empowered to play....

[IndianaGreen]

11. We must demand a pledge from our Democratic Presidential candidates: No Pardons!

No pardons for Bush, Cheney, Wolfowitz, Feith, Rumsfeld, Rice, and others. The pledge should include a promise to extradite to The Hague any former official or office holder that is accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace.

The best way to begin the healing process is to allow for the prosecution of those responsible for the war in Iraq.

[Vincardog]

12. Even if there is a pardon. It does not pardon them on the WORLD COURT.

[cassiepriam]

13. If nothing else, I hope Bush and Cheney sweat a bit wondering if

they could be tried at the Hague.

[AndyTiedye]

14. Some Images to Go With That Wonderful Thought

The Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands. Home of the International Criminal Court.


The International Criminal Court in session.


The U.N. prison at the Peace Palace. Home of convicted war criminals.

[mnhtnbb]

15. Oh-oh-oh. Be still my beating heart. Justice to be served sets my heart aflutter.

[bklyncowgirl]

16. Good. Send the bastards to the Hague. nt

[MasonJar]

18. I do not think for one moment that W was worried about our soldiers

when he refused to join the International Court. He was worried about his own sorry, good for nothing a__. When one sits down and really considers the life of GWB, one finds a very arrogant and ignorant piece of white trash, who has had to be bailed out of everything he has tried because of absolute incompetence. If Senior and Barbara had blistered his backside when he used firecrackers on helpless frogs and refused to cover his business failures, they might have helped W grow up. Instead he is really a pathetic little-minded "moran."

[libodem]

19. 'could' i'll be glad when it reads 'will'

As the refuges go over the borders in Syria and Jordan they should sign a petition pleading for an inquiry.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

21. I'll be even more glad when it reads "were"

The Middle East needs to keep the pressure on them, it appears to be getting some attention.

[Demeter]

20. Fresh Meat!

About time we heard something like this!

[Turbineguy]

22. Probe

Heh-heh. He said probe.

[trashcanistanista]

23. Made. My. Day. n/t.

[Emillereid]

24. Hallelujah !! Hallelujah !!

News like almost makes me think there is a god!!!!

[Emillereid]

25. K & R!!!!

[spiderpig]

28. Good! n/t

[grannylib]

31. "...refused to accept the Court's jurisdiction..." surprise, surprise. Could it

be because they're
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[dwp6577]

32. GOOD! If we can't control our own criminals

, then hopefully the world will.

[bobbie]

33. That's just too good to be true

Yet if it were true I'd be overjoyed.

And if they aren't dragged in front of the Hague then there is no such thing as a war crime.

[heatstreak]

34. kick

[tom_paine]

35. Very mixed feelings about this...

About the potential of a trial...even in absentia, of Little Boots Bushler and Lying Dick, at the Hague.

While I am absolutely thrilled that international investigations are occurring and the obvious war crimes which have been repeatedly and knowingly committed by Bush, Cheney, Blair, et al, it disturbs me because of the disgrace that such is rightfully required.

Because we should be trying, prosecuting, and jailing these criminals OURSELVES! It is shameful that the nation (for all it's faults and flaws, it has been by far a force for good in the world, especially compared to almost all others in our size-class) that was once REALLY a beacon of Freedom to the world has now travelled the dark path towards the opposite. That is the TRUE tragedy of everything from the Stolen Election of 2000 onward.

It is that which is most dear. It is that which will be hardest to regain. We will only be able to regain it by demonstrating that we are a "Nation of Laws, and not of Men".

We the People should handle this through our representatives in the government and this time...NO DAMNED PARDONS. You sew over THIS wound in America and gangrene will set in by the time our granchildren have children, if not much sooner.

[Nihil]

37. Wish I could recommend your reply

> It is shameful that the nation (for all it's faults and flaws, it has
> been by far a force for good in the world, especially compared to almost
> all others in our size-class) that was once REALLY a beacon of Freedom
> to the world has now travelled the dark path towards the opposite.
> That is the TRUE tragedy of everything from the Stolen Election of 2000
> onward.

:applause:

Here's hoping that you get the country turned round and back to being
a world leader again - not through brute force and financial means but the
leader by example and with the respect & admiration of the world.

:thumbsup: