Comments on Turnabout is fair playTypePad2014-07-29T15:31:59ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2014/07/turnabout-is-fair-play/comments/atom.xml/Ari commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd3d56b5970b2014-07-31T12:36:58Z2014-08-05T11:35:45ZAriHere's more on this topic. Article suggests that our pals may increase membership in the ICC in the next few...<p>Here's more on this topic. Article suggests that our pals may increase membership in the ICC in the next few days, but open themselves up to prosecution for their war crimes:</p>
<p>http://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-to-sign-rome-statute-of-international-criminal-court/</p>dave commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd3cad1d970b2014-07-30T14:22:41Z2014-08-05T11:35:45Zdaveis the being used by Iran as a cover and also a test of Issraeli defence?<p>is the being used by Iran as a cover and also a test of Issraeli defence?</p>Coyote commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73df794c5970d2014-07-30T12:00:58Z2014-08-05T11:35:45ZCoyoteI was thinking the other day that this whole war and its timing is a little contrived on Hamas's part....<p>I was thinking the other day that this whole war and its timing is a little contrived on Hamas's part. Is it not possible that the real reason there is a Fatah and Hamas unity government is because of the war? Sort of akin to the unity government that Israelis created just prior to the Six Day War? Just a thought ... Israel's enemies do seem to copy her from time to time.</p>Rich commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a3fd3c41bf970b2014-07-29T21:55:18Z2014-08-05T11:35:45ZRichThe short answer is that membership in the International Criminal Court was not among the treaties it signed onto, precisely...<p>The short answer is that membership in the International Criminal Court was not among the treaties it signed onto, precisely for these reasons.</p>Ari commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511ebfa90970c2014-07-29T20:35:32Z2014-08-05T11:35:45ZAriWell, you're right. Apparently, guerrilla groups that achieve or aspire to statehood can be prosecuted for war crimes. But it's...<p>Well, you're right. Apparently, guerrilla groups that achieve or aspire to statehood can be prosecuted for war crimes. But it's complicated. Exhibit A, from today's New York Times:</p>
<p>http://nyti.ms/1toPPoV</p>dave commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511ebf426970c2014-07-29T19:59:19Z2014-07-29T19:59:19ZdaveWhile we are asking questions, which government agencies are responsible for allowing all the concrete to be imported and continue...<p>While we are asking questions, which government agencies are responsible for allowing all the concrete to be imported and continue to transfer currency to gaza instead of paying the electric 1.5 Billion shekel owed?</p>Elisson commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73df70c65970d2014-07-29T16:58:44Z2014-07-29T16:58:44ZElissonhttp://cheeseaisle.blogspot.comThis is a rhetorical question, isn't it?<p>This is a rhetorical question, isn't it?</p>Greg T commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a73df70bcf970d2014-07-29T16:54:23Z2014-07-29T16:54:23ZGreg TAnd how come do we not hold the Gaza electorate accountable for their choices? How can we can consider them...<p>And how come do we not hold the Gaza electorate accountable for their choices? How can we can consider them innocent civilians? Or are they babies who can't tell their right hand from the left? Then what business do they have voting and wanting their own state?</p>AtTheBackoftheHill commented on 'Turnabout is fair play'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01a511ebd037970c2014-07-29T16:45:18Z2014-07-29T16:45:18ZAtTheBackoftheHillhttp://atthebackofthehill.blogspot.com/David, I'm sure your question is rhetorical. You know as well as anybody that the Palestinians are the big fluffy...<p>David, I'm sure your question is rhetorical. You know as well as anybody that the Palestinians are the big fluffy huggable whale of the world; they couldn't be more admired than if they shat tofu.</p>
<p>Besides, dragging them through the courts would be pointless. The Saudis, Kuwaitis, and Qataris would just start funding other proxies. Like Isis.</p>
<p>Oh wait. They've already done so.</p>