In 1986 the US Congress passed the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Anti Terrorism Act. This was when Ronald Reagan decided that confining federal jurisdiction to mere national borders would end; henceforth, the entire planet was subject to section 2332 of the US code.
Killing a US citizen abroad sees the following scenario unfold: the FBI sends agents down to investigate the murder (rather than, say, the NZ police). They find the murderer and then extradite him to the US for trial. The views of the ‘host country’ are ignored – the murderer needs to be made an example of.
If a NZ court does something silly like refuse extradition and remand the murderer in custody, the Feds just send a team of marines to the remand prison for a ‘smash and grab’, then stick the perpetrator on a US government plane and off to the US. This is why extradition is always granted. Imagine word getting out how easy it is to undertake a smash and grab at a New Zealand prison! (Hint: remember that mystery plane at Wellington airport in 2017?)
Once in America you have no rights. No, they don’t take the risk of you wriggling off the hook. They give you a public defender on his first week on the job and the trial is very speedy. A couple of weeks later you go on trial on Monday, get convicted on Tuesday (there’s no such thing as an acquittal), you launch an appeal on Wednesday, it’s rejected on Thursday, your final appeal to the President for clemency is rejected on Friday and you fry in the electric chair on Saturday, while the Secretary of State stifles a yawn as the NZ ambassador throws a tantrum in his office.
In short – kill an American and you’re stuffed. This has happened a few dozen times since 1986 and every perp has been caught and executed.
My point in mentioning this is to say Ronald Reagan’s decision to declare the entire planet subject to US jurisdiction is of great benefit to New Zealand as an exporting trading nation. Each day we send huge volumes of exports on ships and planes to be flogged off in other parts of the world.
Prior to 1986 we were subject to piracy, U-boats during the war, smart-alec dictators closing the Suez Canal and other vagaries that compromise world trade, and could do nothing about it. Subsequent to 1986 these problems haven’t arisen because America guarantees world trade.
Needless to say this is of great benefit to New Zealand. We no longer need to worry about our exports being disrupted and should all be celebrating. It also makes David Lange’s treachery in the 1980s all the more appalling: not only did he try to destroy our export industries from within with the first ‘war on farming’, but he then upset our main ally who guarantees world trade gets to its destinations! That there was a single question on foreign policy in an election debate was bizarre, as if our bread isn’t buttered in export markets. Our bread is further buttered by remembering who ensures NZ exports get to their destination unimpeded. The sooner we join AUKUS, get some nukes and stop being childish, the better!
Capitalist is a simple country boy from the deep south who seeks nothing less than the destruction of socialism and collectivism in New Zealand. This article was first published HERE
Killing a US citizen abroad sees the following scenario unfold: the FBI sends agents down to investigate the murder (rather than, say, the NZ police). They find the murderer and then extradite him to the US for trial. The views of the ‘host country’ are ignored – the murderer needs to be made an example of.
If a NZ court does something silly like refuse extradition and remand the murderer in custody, the Feds just send a team of marines to the remand prison for a ‘smash and grab’, then stick the perpetrator on a US government plane and off to the US. This is why extradition is always granted. Imagine word getting out how easy it is to undertake a smash and grab at a New Zealand prison! (Hint: remember that mystery plane at Wellington airport in 2017?)
Once in America you have no rights. No, they don’t take the risk of you wriggling off the hook. They give you a public defender on his first week on the job and the trial is very speedy. A couple of weeks later you go on trial on Monday, get convicted on Tuesday (there’s no such thing as an acquittal), you launch an appeal on Wednesday, it’s rejected on Thursday, your final appeal to the President for clemency is rejected on Friday and you fry in the electric chair on Saturday, while the Secretary of State stifles a yawn as the NZ ambassador throws a tantrum in his office.
In short – kill an American and you’re stuffed. This has happened a few dozen times since 1986 and every perp has been caught and executed.
My point in mentioning this is to say Ronald Reagan’s decision to declare the entire planet subject to US jurisdiction is of great benefit to New Zealand as an exporting trading nation. Each day we send huge volumes of exports on ships and planes to be flogged off in other parts of the world.
Prior to 1986 we were subject to piracy, U-boats during the war, smart-alec dictators closing the Suez Canal and other vagaries that compromise world trade, and could do nothing about it. Subsequent to 1986 these problems haven’t arisen because America guarantees world trade.
Needless to say this is of great benefit to New Zealand. We no longer need to worry about our exports being disrupted and should all be celebrating. It also makes David Lange’s treachery in the 1980s all the more appalling: not only did he try to destroy our export industries from within with the first ‘war on farming’, but he then upset our main ally who guarantees world trade gets to its destinations! That there was a single question on foreign policy in an election debate was bizarre, as if our bread isn’t buttered in export markets. Our bread is further buttered by remembering who ensures NZ exports get to their destination unimpeded. The sooner we join AUKUS, get some nukes and stop being childish, the better!
Capitalist is a simple country boy from the deep south who seeks nothing less than the destruction of socialism and collectivism in New Zealand. This article was first published HERE
2 comments:
If "justice" is so swift, how come there is anyone on "death row" in the USA?
Is that right John Wayne ?
Firstly, you seem confused as to your loyalty's, first claiming pride in your US citizenship, then mocking David Lange as if you were actually a real NZer.
Secondly, the US has no military bases in NZ (thank God) in which to hide & train an extraction team, which would most likely comprise Navy Seal & Delta Force members, not Marines. Their cover would be blown straight away & your "heroes" would no doubt find themselves in the very same situation as the alleged perpetrator of your fairytale. Our SAS & NZSIS are no slouches & committing an act of war in NZ Sovereign territory would not only have the US lead diplomat hauled over the coals in front of our Foreign Affairs minister, it would cause a huge ruckus Internationally & probably lead to the death of most if not all of your extraction team & rightly so.
Thirdly, you seem to have an inflated view of the USAs dwindling International authority. The US has not been a "Superpower" for some time & its hegemony is dwindling as fast as its strategic oil reserves. The fact is, that your precious USA has become a laughing stock that is highlighted by your bumbling, inept president & your corrupt yet equally braindead senate & congress.
Lastly, we dont need to kill US citizens as they are exceptionally proficient at doing that themselves.
Maybe the old Trumpster can restore some faith if the Deep State dont throw him in jail or kill him but his words & promises are as vague & misleading as a QAnon website. The truth is until yanquis stop leaving the US in record numbers & stay & fight for their beliefs, then the decline will get exponentially worse until the entire country has disappeared down the gurgler. The same goes for all "5 Eyes" countries with the possible exception of Australia, whose population appear to have had enough of the BS, still have the intelligence to think for themselves & the courage to act on it.
Me personally...I'd rather be drinking Micheladas in Riviera Nayarit.
Hazel Modisett was born on Homestead Airforce Base months prior to the onset of the Cuban Missile Crisis, subsequently evacuated to Nth West Louisiana, then brought to NZ after the assassination of JFK. She has travelled extensively, including spending considerable time in Nth, Central & Sth America & has witnessed first hanrtlad, the decline of several US cities including Seattle, Pond, San Fransisco & Los Angeles & the ongoing destruction of society in NZ.
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