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oldsoftie

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5. The UN is for appearances only. The US & a few others are its only power.

Reply to texasfiddler (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 24, 2022, 07:24 PM

Feb 2022

Without the US, Canada, UK, AU & a few others; its toothless.

But if EVERYONE voted for this resolution it would at least be noticed by Putin. NK is a joke, as is Syria. Curious to see what China, Iran & a couple others vote.

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If Russia didn't, China would. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #1

But will China abstain? Or vote no? I wonder. oldsoftie Feb 2022 #4

I believe China wants a broader war in Europe SmittyWerben Feb 2022 #8

See, I just don't think so because we owe them so much $$$ lark Feb 2022 #9

I like the idea of the UN and solidarity. However, what tangible thing does this accomplish? texasfiddler Feb 2022 #2

The UN is for appearances only. The US & a few others are its only power. oldsoftie Feb 2022 #5

The only question would be China's vote sarisataka Feb 2022 #3

Ha! I asked the same thing at thee same time! oldsoftie Feb 2022 #6

Great minds sarisataka Feb 2022 #7