Posted on Aug 30, 2015
Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness in World Order or does it need to be reorganized?
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Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness in World Order or does it need to be reorganized?
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 following the Second World War to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality.
Do we give the institution more power or do we dismantle it?
Do we come up with a new World Organization that brings the countries together for world issues and what does that look like?
Do we go back to the days before the United Nations and the League of Nations in 1920 prior to WW1 and let each country work out their own issues, create its own treaties and alliances, and solve its own problems (and if another country comes to their aid so be it)?
CAPT Michael MoranSGT (Join to see)Dennis AubuchonCH (CPT) James L. Machado WorkmanSSG Alan PelletierMSgt Rich MedinaSSG David AndrewsJeremiah McMillanSGT Mia MasonSFC James William Bolt [ 40 Yards ]]Letise DennisPV2 J MCPO Nate S.PO2 David KeenerCMSgt William ReedPO3 Grant Skiles
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 following the Second World War to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality.
Do we give the institution more power or do we dismantle it?
Do we come up with a new World Organization that brings the countries together for world issues and what does that look like?
Do we go back to the days before the United Nations and the League of Nations in 1920 prior to WW1 and let each country work out their own issues, create its own treaties and alliances, and solve its own problems (and if another country comes to their aid so be it)?
CAPT Michael MoranSGT (Join to see)Dennis AubuchonCH (CPT) James L. Machado WorkmanSSG Alan PelletierMSgt Rich MedinaSSG David AndrewsJeremiah McMillanSGT Mia MasonSFC James William Bolt [ 40 Yards ]]Letise DennisPV2 J MCPO Nate S.PO2 David KeenerCMSgt William ReedPO3 Grant Skiles
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I agree the UN has lost its value as an organization and needs to be more receptive to the problems in the world. Part of the problem has been that it is an organization that wants to be in charge of the world through its organization and thereby countries would lose their sovereignty. In addition the problem has been that many decisions do not carry the weight they should unless countries agree to take action or support them.
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The United Nations definitely needs to be reorganized. We (U.S.) need to make clear by word and deed that we will not abide by votes in the United Nations. Such as being obliged by ridicules treaties like The Small Arms Treaty and The Paris Climate Accord. The U.S. provides 22% of the U.N.'s budget. It is time for all other nations to meet the financial support they committed to providing when they were admitted into the U.N.
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Most of the member countries do not adhere to the rule of law, they are corrupt internally and somehow we expect them to behave differently externally. They are a product of their culture. Anybody that gets angry for sharks eating seals is an idiot, it's what sharks do. Asking these nations to act differently than who they are as a product of their culture is like hoping sharks will stop eating seals. I'm not sure if I would go so far as totally dismantling it, but I sure think we should bear the lion's share of the cost, or let the UN dictate terms as a global geopolitical arbiter.
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Mark Heick
"Anybody that gets angry for sharks eating seals is an idiot, it's what sharks do. Asking these nations to act differently than who they are as a product of their culture is like hoping sharks will stop eating seals."
Very well put Sgt Martin Querin .
Very well put Sgt Martin Querin .
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I think it has died. More 3rd World countries are in control, and they vote for each other. Nations are appointed to be the heads of committee's yet they are the worst of the offenders that the committee's are suppose to watch over. Look at how slow they are to act as peacekeepers, and when they do, they refuse to enforce anything against anybody. UN Gets billions of dollars, pays lush salaries and does damn near nothing in return. They have not stopped tribal genocide in Africa, millions are still starving, refugee camp overflow, thousands die trying to flee to safer countries and the UN still sits on it's ass.
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Senator Barry Goldwater said in 1958 I believe that the UN had outlived it's use fullness then!! It should be dismantled and the building turned into a place for homeless veterans in the NYC are to go and live!!
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What is the point, as long as nation can Veto any real action it is pretty much a waste of time as far as any action goes. Only a misstep by the USSR allowed it to act in Korea
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In my humble opinion, the un has Never met the mandate of its Charter ! It has continually Violated its own charter ! It has done so since its inception ! It has continually overstepped its authority & continues in these efforts. It has exacerbated many problems Worldwide, such as HUMAN/SLAVE/SEX /DRUG Trafficking ! It is Now past time to Disband the un & CRIMINALIZE its officers! The United States of America Must rescind EVERY diplomatic passport of its members & give its members 10 days to flee America on pain of Death for Non-compliance !!! HOOORAH !!!
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The un because of its Combined STUPIDITY Caused the 2 worst Wars in my lifetime, Korea & Vietnam !!!!
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The un Is one of the BIGGEST drains on America's budget with NOTHING to Prove that it was worth the investment !!!
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Re-organized and set up so that anyone does not pay what it owes has no vote or speaking privilege until it becomes current.
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In the case of Korea the UN is a Belligerent. The UN actually passed a resolution to drive the North from the south. That is why it is referred to as a Police Action. There have been other Police Actions around the world since then, but not normally involving anyone with a VETO.
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From all appearances, the United Nations has evolved into a self serving corrupt entity. It seems intent on the pushing socialist ideas onto the people of the world and buying into redistribution of wealth and a world without borders....
I think it is a waste of time and certainly money.
I think it is a waste of time and certainly money.
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