is there any possibility of filing a Charge against GW Bush & co. for crime against humanity?

Question

Is GW Bush & Co. beyond the reach of world justice? I'm asking this question because of some obvious reasons, which are:
1) is there no other greater power on earth than the President of the US? Are they untouchable after leaving office?
2) is invading another nation still possible in this day and age? for whatever reason, this one is non existent, is it justifiable?
3) now we all know how Clinton was crucified in front of the world over the comedic Lewinsky lie, how is GWB and his destructive gazillion $$ WMD lie any different? Is he gonna be allowed to slide free?
4) By all counts the adventure in Iraq has killed / is killing more people than all the years Saddam was seated in power.
5) What constitutes a charge of "crime against humanity"? Murders? Massacres? Killing Fields?
6) Finally, on whose conscience is these misled fiasco gonna rest? Is it ok to stay quiet?
Hey, guys i'm no USA basher or anything , i just worry on the direction the US is being led these days.

Answer 1

I agree with the second guy. There is no way to charge Bush with a war crime (and I believe that crimes against humanity is a war crime) because of some international legal bullsh'it. I can't remember how it goes since it gets a little complicated, but bottom line, it can't be filed.

Germany's going in the right direction though. They filed criminal charges against Rumsfeld but can't try him. All this is to create a precedent against Bush and his cronies. Good job, Germany.

Answer 2

Uh, Clinton's lie about adultery is in a whole nother category from Bush's much more serious lies and crimes.

The grounds would be:

1) Invading a country with no cause.

2) The way the war was conducted unnecessarily targeted civilians (cluster bombing residential districts, for one example).

3) He authorized the torture that we have been committing for almost 5 years now.

I don't think that only rulers who agreed to be bound by international law can be tried for crimes against humanity -- any tyrants can.

I do hope he and all his buddies have to do so.

No, I don't know who, exactly, could file, nor how to go about it.

Yes, I eagerly look forward to the day he's made to stand trial for his crimes.

Supporting international law, the idea that countries can't just invade each other for no reason, and the prohibition on torture are in no way America bashing. Every true American, as well as every truly human being on the planet support these ideas.

Answer 3

I think that there is a movement in Germany to do this very thing, I know that they have filed suit against Donald Rumsfeld for his role in these tragic events. Whether they will be successful or not depends on many things, like how a majority of the American people feel. I am all for an investigation into his decisions to got to war in Iraq and if wrong doing is suspected then I say turn him over to the international court to try him for these atrocity's

Answer 4

The President has committed NO crime and has NOT lied. He made his decision based on the best available intelligence at the time from SEVERAL countries and was supported by Congress as well even AFTER Saddam had been thumbing his nose at UN resolutions for TEN years. Get your facts straight and crawl back under your rock. You and the other bleeding liberals ave done enough damage to this country to last for generations!!

Chow!!

Answer 5

in case you think that the international regulations concerning habit in conflict and human rights ought to be conscious the two to each united states of america, then sure, he ought to be charged - this is exceedingly glaring. The invasion of Iraq became no longer sanctioned via the UN. It became hence unlawful. additionally, we've all considered gross abuses of human rights throughout the time of the occupation via persons he's in charge for, and the ensuing mess that has worsened the protection issue there. there is likewise a particular value below international regulation for conflict profiteering which would be uncomplicated to instruct, in case you think the conflict sceptics. inspite of the undeniable fact that, in case you think that GW invaded Iraq out of the goodness of his heart to stay away from an escalation of fundamentalist effect in the area, and he acted in good faith to the intelligence on the time, then even nonetheless somewhat some the fees could stick, a jury is going to be annoying to cajole approximately his reasons. Addendum: "Disliking the chief of yet another united states of america" isn't a valid reason for invading a united states of america and killing hundreds in the approach. via the comparable good judgment, France might have had legitimacy in dropping a nuclear bomb on Washington throughout the time of the previous 4 years. this is surely sparkling that there became no hazard from Iraq till now the invasion, as Colin Powell shown in 2001 jointly as Iraq became below sanctions, till now the neocons have been given their claws into him. Feb twenty fourth 2001: "asked with reference to the sanctions located on Iraq, that have been then below evaluation on the protection Council, Powell mentioned the measures have been working. in certainty, he extra, "(Saddam Hussein) has no longer more advantageous any important ability with understand to weapons of mass destruction. he's unable to challenge general ability against his friends." As for people who, after all those years and concentration on the communicate, nonetheless hang to the myth with reference to the existence of WMDs.....do no longer you think of the neo cons might scream and shout it from the rooftops if that they had even a tiny shred of evidence ? Republicans are so gullible, they probably nonetheless think of united statesa. is going via a assets growth.

Answer 6

History will be very hard on Mr Bush. However, the American people have voted to change the way Mr Bush runs the country and his powers have been weaken. ( Check and balances) If charges are filed it will be after Mr Bush leaves office. We all agree when Bush is out of office we will be better off.

Answer 7

There is no one to blame for this war except the terrorists who came to American and attacked us first!

President Bush is not the enemy! They are. This is such an old issue and one that America is never going to agree upon.

The Dems have "power" now, so let's see if they can do any better, shall we?

Answer 8

Should we apply the same criteria to you and charge you with 'crimes against humanity' merely because of our political opinions?

BTW - what is next on your plan - criminalizing all political opinions that disagree with yours?

Answer 9

With all due respect, you people that keep posting this are past due to shut the hell up, and go get educated about Iraq, the war and not by watching Michael (the pig) Moore.

Answer 10

"Justice" caught up with the ex of Iraq, maybe, just maybe there will be another kangaroo court somewhere to get little George.