“Republicans want to sanction the ICC simply because they don’t want the rules to apply to everyone,” one lawmaker said.
  • Optional@lemmy.world
    5·
    5 hours ago

    A lot of shithole states have Democratic representatives, I see.

    Well that’s pathetic and they suck. And we’re not signatories to the ICC so it’s effectively chest-beating just to be assholes about it right?

    • limer@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      58 minutes ago

      It might be more than just being assholes; this could be a step towards attacking the ICC in ways that truly undermine international law.

      Just because the USA is not a member does not mean it can’t make things more difficult.

      But chaos in government… probably forgotten later

  • njm1314@lemmy.world
    212·
    9 hours ago

    There will always be “rogue democrats” that vote with conservatives. It’s almost like it’s by design…

    • anachronistEnglish
      1·
      38 seconds ago

      It’s the old Designated Villain

      https://www.salon.com/2010/02/23/democrats_34/

      One minute, it’s Jay Rockefeller as the Prime Villain leading the way in protecting Bush surveillance programs and demanding telecom immunity; the next minute, it’s Dianne Feinstein and Chuck Schumer joining hands and “breaking with their party” to ensure Michael Mukasey’s confirmation as Attorney General; then it’s Big Bad Joe Lieberman single-handedly blocking Medicare expansion; then it’s Blanche Lincoln and Jim Webb joining with Lindsey Graham to support the de-funding of civilian trials for Terrorists; and now that they can’t blame Lieberman or Ben Nelson any longer on health care (since they don’t need 60 votes), Jay Rockefeller voluntarily returns to the Villain Role, stepping up to put an end to the pretend-movement among Senate Democrats to enact the public option via reconciliation.