Here is more evidence of just how much influence the US really has with the UN. Since the US provides by far the most financial support, as well as the greatest bulk of military and logistical support for all UN activities, the US Congress is trying to find out just what was going on in the "Oil for Food" program.
But the UN is hiding the evidence, and pressuring the contractors to hide it even better.
Hmmmmmmm.
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I think a little research into the founding of the UN might answer some of the questions, and the philosophy upon which it is based.
The real question, as highlighted in the last few posts, is not the power behind the UN but whether it should have any power at all - whether it should exist.
We do not live in a nice world, and no political power on this earth would ever use international organizations (or regional organizations) without being corrupted by such power.
United Nations or USA's Nations?
How about the USA and every other country being free and independent and stop forming gangs?
Dubhdara.
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The UN's foundation was anything but of good intent, though doubtless many involved at the lower levels may have had good desires (and still do).This is something each of us need to research from reliable sources.
It's also constitutionally illegal for the US to be involved with the UN - be here we come across the question, what do we mean by the US? The people as a whole, the government, individuals within the government who may have a lot of sway but aren't actually doing things by the laws or voive of the people?
Dubhdara.
PM me for resources/references.
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I read this news story and figured this was the best existing thread to discuss it so here goes. A number of Democratic Congressman led by Congresswoman Bernice Johnson, D-Texas had requested the U.N reside over the upcoming US elections to ensure a fair election. Kofi Annan rejected this initial letter and now Johnson has approached Secretary of State Colin Powell to make this same request on their behalf.
ref https://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article....RTICLE_ID=39549
Their argument is they would like to avoid a repeat of the controversy that surrounded the 2000 elections. Being that this is an international forum, and that the US elections is of great interest to countries around the world, I want to get your thoughts on this. Does the UN need to be involved in the US election process? Would their involvement help or hinder in producing a fair election process?
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There is absolutely no reason for the UN to preside over a US election. The election was fair. The question of who won was resolved by our legal system, in accordance with the constitution. It isn't like we prevented people from voting or threatened people if they didn't vote in a certain manner. I cannot believe it is being suggested that we need to the UN to oversee an election here. It is outrageous, in my opinion, to even suggest such a thing!
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Does the UN need to be involved in the US election process? Would their involvement help or hinder in producing a fair election process? |
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I must answer the question with a firm NO. Reinvoke the Monroe Doctrine, get the US out of interventionism and all foreign powers and political organizations out of the US (and every other country).
Disband the UN for the unlawful and corrupt organization that it is. It's amazing that the UN can be asked to supervise elections to make sure they are fair. It does not know the meaning of the word.
This site sums it up well:
https://www.getusout.org/
Dubhdara.
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