03-28-2003, 04:48 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-28-2003, 04:49 PM by Occhidiangela.)
Quote:The issue of policing is definately an interesting one. (I'm not saying they have but...) If the U.S. had broken international law by declaring war, then would the U.N. have been able to kick them out (U.S. has veto powers)?
The U.S. has broken international Law ... Those steel tarrifs were illegal (WTO ruling) after all. Oh wait, I'm off topic
And just who is going to do anything substantial about it? Who can? Who has the backbone?
On the steel tarrifs, I suspect that in time either the market, or other political forces, such as various trade negotiations down the line, will sort that out. This strikes me as a temporary move to re establish a viable steel industry that had become moribund. By taking the long term view, it makes some sense, though in the short term, it may put other trade negotiations or agreements at risk. Risk management is part of the political process.
And please comment on Japanese rice subsidies, long a sore spot with some agriculturally robust nations. :)
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete