What good is the united nations when they side with the democrats all the time?
402987
The UN is basically worthless. They don't side with the democrats specifically, but they like to think they live in a fantasy land of peace at any price, same as the dems.
787700
THE WHOLE U.N. VOTED TO GO INTO IRAQ HOW IS THE WAR ILLEGAL? HOW DID WE VIOLATE INTERNATIONAL LAW. SOME PEOPLE TALK TO HEAR THEIR OWN VOICE. DEMOCRATIC IGNORANCE IS RAMPANT. THE U.N. IS SOFT. THEY DO WHAT THE USA SAYS.
536291
Many of them really do think that everything bad in the world is the Democrats fauilt... If bush killed a lady they would say Clinton brainwashed him... \n\nThey believe that they are right, no matter what and no matter what evidence there is to the contrary... and they have a support system of Fox news and conservative talk radio that backs them up... it's like a little sub-culture they have where they propagate their propaganda... \n\nit's really odd when you think about it... some one should do a PBS special on them... follow them around... view their mating habits...
213479
Has the UN ever been effective anywhere would be a better question.  Other than a place for different goverments to come together and meet, the UN has no real power and no real effectiveness.
1156197
My understanding of the United Nations is a confederation of Nation-States who have come together to avoid violent conflict in times of political distress.\n\nAs far as it's effectiveness or lack thereof I refer to my first statement.  As a confederation most of the power still belongs to the Nation-States and therefore renders the overall body null and void.  (Example: The Iraq War was widely opposed by the UN)
324628
The United Nations has become a political lobbying organization for a way of life its leaders feel is the way it should be.  Its a quasi democratic socialistic system much like those in Western Europe (France, Holland, etc).  As such they are not able to handle serious issues like the one you present.  Handling these issues will cost them political capital and force them to lose ground on their political agenda.  \n\nThis was the same reason they would not do anything about Iraq.  It was not because they didn't think Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction it was because doing something about it would cost them political capital...look at all the countries Saddam paid oil profits too (France, Germany, Russia, China)
622632
it is not a new discovery. UN have been a puppet in USA hands for long time now. UN is useless when the subject concerns USA.
198533
They do not have the weapons.\nThey can if they want to....many options available to them.\nThey want to prove to the world that the UNO is manipulated by the USA and western powers and this nonsense has to stop someday.
536379
Having worked at the United Nations which is an organization of mostly tireless civil servants and diplomats, many of which are underpaid for the city which they have been assigned to, I can say assuredly that member nations do not hate the United States.  There are consistent disagreements in style and purpose between nations as nations protect and pursue their own interests, a natural result of many nations vying for one single purpose under one roof. As some answerers have stated the Russians and French should be singled out.  This is unfair and myopic.  The French and Russians have been very good allies that have clear differences of opinion with us and different cultures and interests.  It is unfair to paint the world through American eyes alone.  One has to see things from their view and respect their opinions and work with them.  They have both made accurate criticisms of the war in Iraq while quietly assisting American forces behind the scenes.  Without some of the intelligence they have provided we would have never got as far as we have gotten in many aspects of overseas problems.  And while from time to time soem zealots might proclaim their hatred for America (Iran, for example) most of the time the people of the country do not share their government's opinions.  To be fair our problems at the UN are sometimes richly deserved.  We owe the UN millions of dollars in back dues while most of the other nations have paid up.  They seem to think that the US is rather disingenuous to constantly complain and bully without paying their fair share, a share we agreed to after a bitter fight.  So if their is any animosity at the UN towards America it is that our bills are overdue for payment.  We are not hated at the UN.  The UN is a professional organization that has save millions of lives.  And we can proud of our efforts there.
355438
No I don't think the UN have been successful. When the people in Africa need the UN help to stop the war within itself the UN waited to long to help them. It is like us in the USA calling 911 and been told that we have to wait a week for the EMT to come and help. That is not right. If they are being asked for help then They need to help asap. Not when they feel is the right time. They are the world police.
878680
The goal of the United Nations was to increase discussion between nations in an effort to prevent global conflict.  But has it worked or does it really have any jurisdiction over its members, no.  Many nations, such as the United States of America, have failed to ratify much of the UN charter.  For example, the US has not ratified the International Criminal Court, a separate judiciary entity somewhat affiliated with the UN.  However, the UN does play a somewhat integral part in maintaining communication with outside nations. A great example is the UN's efforts to aid with peacekeeping in Darfur.  Though this is seemingly unsuccessful, the UN has worked to maintatin the prescence of peacekeeping troops in the region. \n\nHowever, this leads to more problems.  Throughout the years, peacekeeping troops have been known to rape their refugees and commit other inappropriate acts during their mission. This increases the negative opinion of the UN and its actions among nations.  In addition, when nations such as the US blatantly violate the charter and the UN declarations, it suggests the ignorance of global opinion. These events lead to greater tension between nations instead of increased pacifism, as the body is designed for. \n\nNo nation, due to the act of sovereignty, must abide by the laws of the UN.  This is solely because if the rules of the UN were more heavily imposed than national law, prominent UN nations, the UK, US, France, etc., would have greater precedence in the domestic politics of smaller nations, such as Swaziland.  This would lead to an almost imperialistic setting where global superpowers would be able to enact laws that colonized developing nations and poverished nations.\n\nI hope this answers your question!
947643
1. The UN is for liberals who want to destroy America.\n\n2. Because liberals gave them to them in the courts.  And because Republicans refused to do anything about it.  Congress can tell the courts what they can and cannot rule on.  \n\nThis is why we need real Republicans. \n\nNewt in 2008
882982
The United Nations is a giant "paper-tiger" that is "all looks and no substance". Ask Taiwan about how they aren't considered a sovereign nation because China doesn't want them to be..and how the U.N just plays along to not upset the big scary China! The United Nations are held very high on the limousine liberal scale because they share the same methods...\nTell it how it should be, while disregarding factual outcomes..because it is always better to be viewed as wanting to help then ever actually helping at all...\nSo, I say dont give the U.N. the satisfaction of wondering what they think...form your own opinion
948439
I have a political science BS and the UN as worthless as they are never sanctioned anyone to invade anywhere.  That would take huevos and authority, neither of which the UN possess.\nSeriously though the UN is only a small step above the League of Nations in that the US participate, kind of.  If we didn't it would financially collapse, have no home or military authority.  Where would they meet?  The Hague,  I don't even think there is a real airport there
199072
well, if the people werent so outspoken against ridding the world of a bad influence and a troublemaking nation, and voted their tax dollars to military operations, yes, it could be quite easy. even easier if the US were to break from the UN and disregard any Geneva Convention violations. the Geneva Convention and the UN only work for the countries who participate, all others fully intend to settle conflicts in their own manner
416147
You should do more research on the UN. They don't get any publicity when they are successful. They have prevented many civil wars since the 70's, such as Crete, Haiti, etc.
825655
The Noe and Theo Cons have usurped traditional Republican beliefs. You have to wonder what is going on when the John Birch Society is more closely aligned with the Democrats on most issues. Everything bad in the world is Clinton's fault, except for the 8 years of Peace, Prosperity and a Budget surplus.