Travis Clark brought to my attention the following item from CNN:
“Under Iraqi law Saddam remains president of Iraq because he was overthrown in an illegal invasion, Hughes said. Therefore, he said, Saddam still has immunity from prosecution.”
And I’m thinking, Gee…that’s an interesting point. Of course, it could turn on the definition of “illegal invasion,” but what if the Iraqi judges say it’s valid? What if he says that they really DON’T have the authority to try him?
Well, he could still be tried at the Hague for crimes against humanity.
Now here’s where it gets really interesting: If Torturegate is discovered to go all the way up to Bush, the argument could be made that he, too, is party to war crimes, and is also answerable to the world court.
You see where this is going, right?
Bush and Saddam sharing a cell at the Hague.
I should write that. Be an interesting fiction piece.
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