Comments on: Arresting John Bolton http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/ a radical newsletter in the struggle for peace and social justice Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:50:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: mary http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21422 mary Fri, 30 May 2008 20:25:41 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21422 One more link where Amy Goodman speaks to George Monbiot on Democracy Now. http://www.democracynow.org/2008/5/30/alleging_war_crimes_british_activist_writer One more link where Amy Goodman speaks to George Monbiot on Democracy Now.

http://www.democracynow.org/2008/5/30/alleging_war_crimes_british_activist_writer

]]> By: mary http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21394 mary Fri, 30 May 2008 09:17:14 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21394 Another war criminal here. Warning photos may shock you. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9021 Tony Blair accused of War Crimes Another war criminal here. Warning photos may shock you.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9021
Tony Blair accused of War Crimes

]]> By: Capt. Spastic http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21367 Capt. Spastic Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:01 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21367 When you get a plan of action to go after the 2 most heinous criminals worldwide today, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney, let me know. Of all the topics being discussed in election year politics in this country, that's the question I want the answer to. Of the likely and probable candidates, who is going to have the courage to step up, and on January 20th 2009, launch a serious investigation and issue indictments against those 2 for the crimes they have committed against the American government, and against the American people. That should be THE question on every Americans mind. PERIOD. When you get a plan of action to go after the 2 most heinous criminals worldwide today, George W. Bush and Richard Cheney, let me know.

Of all the topics being discussed in election year politics in this country, that’s the question I want the answer to. Of the likely and probable candidates, who is going to have the courage to step up, and on January 20th 2009, launch a serious investigation and issue indictments against those 2 for the crimes they have committed against the American government, and against the American people.

That should be THE question on every Americans mind. PERIOD.

]]> By: Arch Stanton http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21354 Arch Stanton Thu, 29 May 2008 19:03:11 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21354 "... but let’s not forget just how wide the net needs to be cast." Indeed. And pursuant to Articles I through IV (quoted below) I'm providing some additional examples of just how fucking huge that net really is. Principle I Any person who commits an act which constitutes a crime under international law is responsible therefor and liable to punishment. Principle II The fact that internal law does not impose a penalty for an act which constitutes a crime under international law does not relieve the person who committed the act from responsibility under international law. Principle III The fact that a person who committed an act which constitutes a crime under international law acted as Head of State or responsible Government official does not relieve him from responsibility under international law. Principle IV The fact that a person acted pursuant to order of his Government or of a superior does not relieve him from responsibility under international law, provided a moral choice was in fact possible to him. Those who may be included under such guidelines: Every member of the Bush administration, past and present, down to the lowliest intern. Every executive in every company with US military contracts since 2002. Every member of the Pentagon working in any kind of executive capacity. Every journalist in every major news organization in the US reporting on Iraq on any topic since 2002. Every officer in every branch of the US armed forces currently active or served since 2003. Everyone who voted for Bush and/or voted republican in 2004. Everyone who voted republican in 2006. Everyone who votes republican and/or democrat in 2008. "You know, it's ugly business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure." “… but let’s not forget just how wide the net needs to be cast.”

Indeed. And pursuant to Articles I through IV (quoted below) I’m providing some additional examples of just how fucking huge that net really is.

Principle I
Any person who commits an act which constitutes a crime under international law is responsible therefor and liable to punishment.

Principle II
The fact that internal law does not impose a penalty for an act which constitutes a crime under international law does not relieve the person who committed the act from responsibility under international law.

Principle III
The fact that a person who committed an act which constitutes a crime under international law acted as Head of State or responsible Government official does not relieve him from responsibility under international law.

Principle IV
The fact that a person acted pursuant to order of his Government or of a superior does not relieve him from responsibility under international law, provided a moral choice was in fact possible to him.

Those who may be included under such guidelines:

Every member of the Bush administration, past and present, down to the lowliest intern.
Every executive in every company with US military contracts since 2002.
Every member of the Pentagon working in any kind of executive capacity.
Every journalist in every major news organization in the US reporting on Iraq on any topic since 2002.
Every officer in every branch of the US armed forces currently active or served since 2003.
Everyone who voted for Bush and/or voted republican in 2004.
Everyone who voted republican in 2006.
Everyone who votes republican and/or democrat in 2008.

“You know, it’s ugly business doing one’s duty… but just occasionally it’s a real pleasure.”

]]> By: hp http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21342 hp Thu, 29 May 2008 16:54:17 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21342 How about...Bang! Stop or I'll shoot? How about…Bang! Stop or I’ll shoot?

]]> By: Liam McNulty http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21329 Liam McNulty Thu, 29 May 2008 15:19:45 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21329 "However - first off, there’s no such thing as a ‘citizen’s arrest’ in real life." Under the Serious and Organised Crime Act 2005 in the UK there is! “However - first off, there’s no such thing as a ‘citizen’s arrest’ in real life.”

Under the Serious and Organised Crime Act 2005 in the UK there is!

]]> By: mary http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21313 mary Thu, 29 May 2008 11:04:01 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21313 Attempt failed sadly. The private security contractors employed by the Guardian Newspaper Group who stage the Hay Book Festival ruled and there was too much advance notice. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/2044737/John-Bolton-escapes-citizen's-arrest-at-Hay-Festival.html Shame on the Guardian for inviting him and also for inviting Cherie Blair, the wife of another war criminal, who was flogging her dreadful book 'Speaking for Myself ' recently published but already half price. Attempt failed sadly. The private security contractors employed by the Guardian Newspaper Group who stage the Hay Book Festival ruled and there was too much advance notice.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/2044737/John-Bolton-escapes-citizen’s-arrest-at-Hay-Festival.html

Shame on the Guardian for inviting him and also for inviting Cherie Blair, the wife of another war criminal, who was flogging her dreadful book ‘Speaking for Myself ‘ recently published but already half price.

]]> By: Hue Longer http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21309 Hue Longer Thu, 29 May 2008 10:06:14 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21309 Giorgio, if Ron Paul wants to imprison Rather and Bolton, I'll overlook his zany Ayn Randish beliefs Giorgio,
if Ron Paul wants to imprison Rather and Bolton, I’ll overlook his zany Ayn Randish beliefs

]]> By: Giorgio http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21300 Giorgio Thu, 29 May 2008 02:45:38 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21300 Hue, Ron Paul and his REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT, I'm sure, would support G Monbiot. There is a new article in Counterpunch, " An Exclusive Interview with Ron Paul The Libertarian Dark Horse is Still Kicking By WAJAHAT ALI " which should dispel any doubts about this fascinating man! Hue,
Ron Paul and his REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT,
I’m sure, would support G Monbiot.
There is a new article in Counterpunch,
” An Exclusive Interview with Ron Paul
The Libertarian Dark Horse is Still Kicking
By WAJAHAT ALI ” which should dispel any doubts
about this fascinating man!

]]> By: Hue Longer http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21284 Hue Longer Wed, 28 May 2008 21:50:37 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21284 Bolton does suck and I concur that he needs to be arrested...any chance of doing the same to Dan Rather? Without knowing why, Republican voters might actually go along with it long enough to get it done Bolton does suck and I concur that he needs to be arrested…any chance of doing the same to Dan Rather? Without knowing why, Republican voters might actually go along with it long enough to get it done

]]> By: Giorgio http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21281 Giorgio Wed, 28 May 2008 19:35:47 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21281 Nail the Bastard! It's a good start. GOOD LUCK! Nail the Bastard! It’s a good start. GOOD LUCK!

]]> By: James http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21279 James Wed, 28 May 2008 18:32:05 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21279 You have to admire a person who wastes time in a nonconstructive way You have to admire a person who wastes time in a nonconstructive way

]]> By: Phil http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21277 Phil Wed, 28 May 2008 18:20:46 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21277 I wish I could wish you luck. However - first off, there's no such thing as a 'citizen's arrest' in real life. Second, with a gang of over a dozen war criminals, why pick out one? Third, Bolton's abuse of UN authority to shield/support and thus exacerbate Israeli war crimes probably counts as more of a crime against humanity than his helping facilitate the Iraq abomination. Good article and the facts still need to be much more widely publicized, but let's not forget just how wide the net needs to be cast. I wish I could wish you luck. However - first off, there’s no such thing as a ‘citizen’s arrest’ in real life. Second, with a gang of over a dozen war criminals, why pick out one? Third, Bolton’s abuse of UN authority to shield/support and thus exacerbate Israeli war crimes probably counts as more of a crime against humanity than his helping facilitate the Iraq abomination.

Good article and the facts still need to be much more widely publicized, but let’s not forget just how wide the net needs to be cast.

]]> By: Gerard Coleman http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21269 Gerard Coleman Wed, 28 May 2008 16:46:22 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21269 I commend you for your efforts and hope you are successful. Best of luck to you, sir. There are many here among us that feel that our government (U.S.) has not only ignored the will of The People but that this administration has broken international laws to commit war crimes in service to corporate greed. They should be held accountable, yet they have corrupted the very justice system that should be trying them in federal courts across the land. Let us know how it goes. I commend you for your efforts and hope you are successful. Best of luck to you, sir. There are many here among us that feel that our government (U.S.) has not only ignored the will of The People but that this administration has broken international laws to commit war crimes in service to corporate greed. They should be held accountable, yet they have corrupted the very justice system that should be trying them in federal courts across the land. Let us know how it goes.

]]> By: Don Hawkins http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21268 Don Hawkins Wed, 28 May 2008 16:43:52 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21268 Good luck George and may the force be with you. Good luck George and may the force be with you.

]]> By: Edwin Pell http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/05/arresting-john-bolton/#comment-21266 Edwin Pell Wed, 28 May 2008 16:36:24 +0000 http://www.dissidentvoice.org/?p=2079#comment-21266 In which nation state is this going to happen? If it is the U.S. you will be in jail. So what is the point? In which nation state is this going to happen? If it is the U.S. you will be in jail. So what is the point?

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