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USA role in the UN

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-04-03 01:51:46

The reforms are when the USA wants a resolution passed or something done Agree. Do not question anything the USA does; rules are for everybody else.
Don't ask the USA for dues; pay USA dues for being so wonderful.
Do not question the actions or views of the USA just say Yes .
Disarm the world; onlu USA should have weapons. Probably a few more.

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USA role in the UN

Contributor: cfallon

Date: 2003-04-03 13:46:37

Within the USA, as you have pointed out in other posts, you can challenge the government openly. You can mobilise to change its regime peacefully.

What about this? If the UN acts, but people don't like the actions, they blame the US. (For example, who bears the brunt of blame for sanctions against Iraq - the UN? or the US?)

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USA role in the UN

Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-04-03 23:36:16

I believe that the UN was pressured to place sanctions by the USA. There should have been only selective sanctions allowed. It is a War Crime to prevent a country from feeding its people. It was an American, Ramsey Clark who was persistent in pushing the UN to set up the oil for food program, I believe. Sanctions that cut off a country's food supply should never be allowed. I believe this is one of North Korea's biggest complaint.
Yes, The Americans can change their regime; I hope it won't be too late when they do

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