All very fair, and yes, the US almost surely would have been considered for war crimes. What would/did possibly save us, is when there were public cases (e.g. Abu Ghraib, and a considerable number of murders/rapes), they were charged and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. It made it look like the US policed itself, which has historically been an argument against charging western nations.

Israel isn't policing itself, instead there were calls by major military leaders/government officials to commit what would be considered more crimes. And in cases where there were documented issues (e.g. military facilitating settler violence, and cases of murder/rape), charges were either absent or minimal. That is why the ICC is stepping in.

Well then we just grant them clemency like Eddie Gallagher

Thanks for your explanation/clarification.

I’m sure your assessment is accurate. My question in response would be - when faced with an aggressor, how does a country win a war against them without committing what are now considered war crimes. In the last war that the US won we and our allies committed what would surely be considered war crimes against our enemies to limit our losses and hasten our enemy’s surrender. Wouldn’t following codes now in place made WWII much more costly in both blood and treasure?

All very fair, and yes, the US almost surely would have been considered for war crimes. What would/did possibly save us, is when there were public cases (e.g. Abu Ghraib, and a considerable number of murders/rapes), they were charged and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. It made it look like the US policed itself, which has historically been an argument against charging western nations.

Israel isn't policing itself, instead there were calls by major military leaders/government officials to commit what would be considered more crimes. And in cases where there were documented issues (e.g. military facilitating settler violence, and cases of murder/rape), charges were either absent or minimal. That is why the ICC is stepping in.

DeCharcuterie ( Muggys moniker for Bryson) is an Excellent golfer. I expect him to be in solid contention at all Majors for at least the next 5 years baring injury.

The game is all about Distance now which Bryson has, and he completes it with a strong short game.

Any great Phoenix/Scottsdale dining locations??  Open to any kind of food except vegan.

My wife and I were just there in April. Our best meal was at Gallo Blanco in Phoenix. In addition to some nice apps, I had the La Bomba Torta and it was spectacular - just bursting with flavors. And the place is VERY reasonably priced, too.

I'd recommend that if you go any place with "Barrio" in the name, you choose the original: Barrio Cafe on 16th St in Phoenix. Barrio Queen and a few others are fine, but Barrio Cafe is much better IMHO (sorry Ardmore).

We really liked a brewery on Scottsdale Rd near the Tempe line: Fate Brewery. Enjoyed several real good beers and some surprisingly good food.

My wife loves the prime rib sandwich at Houston's in Scottsdale. They have really good ribs, too.

For a beautiful setting, we like to do a late lunch overlooking the 18th green at Grayhawk golf club in north Scottsdale. It's usually packed around normal lunch time, so we go around 2:30.

My wife is a big-time ramen enthusiast and really liked Clever Ramen on Scottsdale Rd.

Enjoy!

Who's he runnin' 'gainst, hey?

Oh, you'll be voting for the antisemite Hovde, just as you'll be voting for the antisemite Dementia Don.

Despite your public vow to never support antisemites, you repeatedly support them. Sad.