Recent content by Desol

If you want to jump into discussion about R2P, then we can. I see no point in rebutting your other points, as there isn't much for me to say that isn't one of those philosophical differences. 1) I agree that there may be unforeseen circumstances, and Libya is a good case. However, the failure...

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Re #1, you are right to point out that there are contrary movements in the United States when it comes to foreign policy. But when I say "Americans have been leading" I am simply referring to the fact that American leaders have been leading the norms brigade for a long time. Your point, while...

Rationality is, unfortunately, subjective. I just hope we can rise above the name calling and have substantive discussions. Usually, these disagreements arise from fundamental philosophical differences, so my goal here isn't so much to refute her point of view, but rather, provide an alternative...

Hi, I'm new. Your first premise is really summed up in 1c. The idea that American exceptionalism is being set aside for international law. However, I would disagree. It has been the Americans that have been leading international norms for decades (since WW2 and the Marshall Plan). The creation...