"International Law" does not apply to USA · Liberty Politics Discussion

"International Law" does not apply to USA

Since the Revolutionary War, the United States declared its independence in 1776 and won it in 1783 precisely to escape all external rule. From that moment, American sovereignty has been absolute: the Constitution gives only the US government—through its own elected leaders and Senate-ratified treaties—the power to bind the nation. No foreign court, king, or international body has ever been granted authority over it, and none ever will. Russia and China operate exactly the same way, routinely ignoring international law when it conflicts with their national interests. This is why the US has never submitted to compulsory international law and can walk away from any treaty it chooses.

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