There is a particular kind of intellectual dishonesty that masquerades as principle and the American left has perfected it. It goes by either "international law" or "norms." These phrases are invoked with religious fervor whenever the United States or one of its allies takes action in the world. They are conveniently forgotten whenever the enemies of civilization act.

Watch the pattern long enough and the conclusion becomes unavoidable. The left's commitment to international law is not a commitment at all. It is a weapon — one designed with the West in mind and aimed squarely at the United States.

Consider what is happening now. Our military engagement against Iran has the usual coalition of academics, think-tankers, progressive politicians, antisemites and op-ed writers reaching for their pearls. "International law," they scream. "The norms-based international order," they wail. Many of them are calling the United States a "rogue nation" or a "state sponsor of terrorism" because the President of the United States decided it was time to end Iran's regime of terror and quest for nuclear weapons.

Where were these voices on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023?

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