Topic: International Treaties

Dr. Meryl Nass addresses the European Parliament regarding proposed changes to the World Health Organization's International Health Treaty. She characterizes the amendments as a "soft coup" that would grant the WHO Director-General the power to declare pandemics without specific standards. The proposal reportedly includes provisions for digital passports, censorship of dissenting narratives, and a "One Health" concept.

The WHO is currently negotiating a new international accord on pandemic preparedness and considering targeted amendments to the International Health Regulations. These changes aim to "sharpen" the tools available for declaring global emergencies with less individual member state involvement. Critics argue these amendments are a way for the White House to bypass the treaty process and grant the WHO more centralized power.

The Biden administration is accused of bypassing Congress to amend a ratified treaty that would grant the World Health Organization power over national pandemic responses. The hosts compare this legal maneuver to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and predict widespread public compliance with future mandates.

The FDA has released a memo stating that CBD products with less than 0.1% THC will be moved to Schedule 5, while those with higher concentrations remain Schedule 1. The hosts argue that international treaties are used as an excuse to maintain restrictive drug laws. They note that many users find CBD most effective when combined with small amounts of THC.

The Lisbon Treaty and the European Convention on Human Rights contain protocols that allow the state to deprive citizens of possessions in the public interest. Article 1 of the relevant protocol stipulates that while individuals are entitled to peaceful enjoyment of property, the state maintains the right to enforce laws for tax collection or general interest. This legal framework provides the basis for the seizure of private funds during economic crises.

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is identified as a private organization that derives authority from international treaties and government funding. The hosts argue that the crackdown on athletes is a precursor to mandatory "doping" tests in the general workplace. The goal is theorized to be the elimination of illegal drugs in favor of corporate pharmaceutical products.

The Senate is debating the UN Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST), which critics argue subordinates U.S. sovereignty to international law. Hillary Clinton testified in favor of the treaty, dismissing concerns about UN taxes as "black helicopter" conspiracy theories. Senator Mike Lee of Utah is highlighted as a primary opponent of the agreement.

Over 100 nations have reached an agreement on a treaty to ban the current design of cluster bombs. While the move is celebrated in European media, the hosts question why cluster bombs are being prioritized over the ongoing global threat of landmines. They observe that such news stories often originate from European Union committee reports and are subsequently disseminated through a "copy-paste" journalism culture.