The UN. is an organization of governments founded in 1945 after World War II. The organization’s objectives include promoting peace and security, protecting human rights, the environment and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict. Recent U.N. interventions include the Sri Lankan civil war in 2009 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The U.S. joined the U.N. as a founding member in 1945. The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the UN and contributes more than $11.5 billion or 25% of its total budget annually.
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@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes
@9FYD78N 2yrs2Y
We need to fix this country before we take care of anyone else. This country has become that person who literally bleeds themselves dry in order help other people. We need to take time to nurture ourselves, maybe put the ice cream down, go take a spin class haha or how ever you wanna work out. You know maybe stop letting some of our useless ex boyfriends ( ie politicians) come around. Really work on ourselves and come together as a whole.
@9FB43FJ2yrs2Y
Not that expensive, 12.5 billion may seem like a lot but it is .002% of the yearly tax revenue of 4.9 trillion. In contrast, think of how much more we would have to spend if we didn't have the security of mutual defense treaties facilitated by the United Nations. This is part of why I think it is a worthwhile investment.
While the percentage of tax revenue might seem insignificant compared to the overall budget, it's important to consider the potential uses of this amount within the country. For instance, the $12.5 billion could be utilized for domestic issues such as public health, education, or infrastructure. As for the mutual defense treaties, they are indeed significant, but aren't exclusive to the UN. The U.S. has separate defense agreements with many countries. Could such bilateral agreements serve the same purpose more efficiently? What are your thoughts on this?
@9F9TTJN2yrs2Y
World War 1 started because of the assassination of the duke of austria because austria was attacked they very quickly moved to war because they thought that whoever was behind it was working with the government of their country. Now if the united nations was around during this time first austria would've had to explain the UN what happened and a trial could have taken place to determine what really happened. Without it the process would not be a judicial process but who ever could fire first.
@9F87XCZ2yrs2Y
The United Nations represents this new world in which we solve international problems through diplomacy and sanctions, not by killing old people. The United Nations is one of the best tools we have to continue and support this effort.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No
@9FYD78N 2yrs2Y
There should not be any kind of overlord above any government. Hell the government is already almost an overlord to me. I don't need more overlords.
@9FMBRM32yrs2Y
If we didn't have the UN, then it would be so much easier for countries to do terrible things to others. Plus, the goal of the UN is to create a unified front against bad things, whether those things are rogue states, or dangerous diseases.
@9FQ28BS2yrs2Y
The United Nations is an extremely effective way to keep nations like Russia, China, and North Korea from attacking and is important to keep them even if money is "wasted on military defense."
@9L9VQBYProgressive1yr1Y
United Nations protects human rights, delivers humanitarian aid, promotes sustainable development and upholds international law.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
@9F8X9W82yrs2Y
If the United States were to remove themselves from the United Nations, our nation would be open to numerous threats and would break all alliances.
@9FBRHRG2yrs2Y
It is a group that keeps the countries united and removing ourselves from it would be suspicious and would not do anything
@PearMayaRepublican2yrs2Y
While it's true that the United Nations serves as a platform for dialogue among nations, it's also worth noting that there have been instances where it has failed to prevent conflicts, such as the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and the ongoing Syrian civil war. These examples illustrate that the UN's effectiveness in maintaining global unity and peace is not always assured. What are your thoughts on these instances? Could the U.N. have acted differently to prevent these tragedies?
@9F7JTT22yrs2Y
We don’t have to agree with everyone in the UN to be a part of the UN. It’s better to all involved to continue our alliance.
@9FDG78F2yrs2Y
We need connections with other countries, its a vital thing that help figure out best solution and keep wars from happening,
@AgileCabinetLibertarian2yrs2Y
While I understand your point about fostering international relationships, it's worth noting that the UN isn't the only platform for such interactions. The effectiveness and efficiency of the UN have been questioned multiple times. Plus, it’s not guaranteed that being part of the UN would prevent wars. Instead, the focus should perhaps be on diplomatic relations directly between countries. How do you see this perspective?
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests
@9FWDWCQ2yrs2Y
The U.S. is always the one that puts in the most and is expected to do the most when it comes to the U.N. business (money, military and aid). President Trump called many other countries out on that issue during U.N. talks. The United States does not need the U.N. why have the expense and the headache and not be in charge. We can protect our interests and play things closer to the vest so to speak. Enough of being the worlds police department.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes, but scale back our current involvement
@9L9VQBYProgressive1yr1Y
its policies, ideology, equality of representation, administration, ability to enforce rulings, and ideological bias.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
Do you believe one organization can effectively represent the interests of every country in the world, and why or why not?
No, the United Nations cannot represent the interests of the world because rather than giving each country a fair vote, it is ran by the superpowers, who disagree on everything so nothing is passed through.
@9V3B8ZJ8mos8MO
No. One organization is one. Not many. Everyone differs.
@9V38W928mos8MO
I'm not sure but having a space where all countries can come together and discuss world views and issues would be good
@9TD6HLY 8mos8MO
not really every country has their own beliefs and values
@4RDCW6G5yrs5Y
The USA should obey INTERNATIONAL LAW. We can cooperate fully with the U.N. without losing our sovereignty. Lately the USA has been a rogue nation.
@4QW6TX35yrs5Y
Donald Trump is correct. We need to renegotiate our affiliation with both the UN and NATO. If they cannot begin to provide funding for their own operations, then they need to go. The US has become their funding for anything they choose to do and America is fed up paying for their nonsense. We either need to have more control over what they choose to do or they need to get other countries to pay for it!
@4QR5R985yrs5Y
No, and remove the U.N. entirely from existence. It is absolutely the biggest threat to our sovereignty as an independent nation and our freedom from a one world slavery system a.k.a. the NWO.
@4PR6WX85yrs5Y
Calling the UN a "world government" is fallacious. It's more akin to an international negotiating table with a name and a permanent staff to keep it running. What we need is an actual world government. See you in 100 years.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
In a world where countries have unequal power, how can we make sure smaller nations get a fair say in global decisions?
The votes mix between the reciprocal voting in which the percentage of the population gets the fraction of voting according.
@9V6PFMX7mos7MO
We can make sure smaller nations get a fair say by having an equal amount of representatives being called from each country to ensure everyone is given a voice.
@9V6K8CY7mos7MO
Consider their votes, the UN ignores the countries causing the problems
@9V6N99J7mos7MO
Let them speak first before the bigger nations so they can have their opinion out first.
@4W97ZPK5yrs5Y
We should push for an organization that only allows countries who respect human rights to have a say. Example: Why was Uganda under Idi Amin in the `70s and Lybia in 2003 allowed to have Najat al-Hajjaji in charge of the UN human rights commission? Like asking Hitler to oversee violations in a Concentration camp.
@4NY2GFK5yrs5Y
What UN? The one that ignores the human rights violations of Saudi and the other Islamic terrorists factories? Why does it exist? Human Rights are not involved in the current agenda. If it exists it should function as it is funded. Currently it does not.
@8RB2K9DIndependent4yrs4Y
I agree, I support the concept, but we need to exile the nations that dont obey human rights laws that we made in the first place
@4PL25HB5yrs5Y
The feminists are taking over, if there were completely removed from the situation, then maybe I would support this.
@4QDFKYN5yrs5Y
Yes only to veto the two state solution that's just the same thing as Hitler's final solution
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How do you feel when you see images of humanitarian aid being delivered in crisis zones, and what role do you think international organizations play in that?
@9YFMWMP6mos6MO
Seeing images of humanitarian aid in crisis zones fills me with gratitude and hope, as it shows compassion in action, while also emphasizing the critical role of international organizations like the United Nations in providing resources, coordination, and expertise to help vulnerable populations during emergencies.
@9YFKG4H6mos6MO
It is a good thing that the united nations helps people around the world.
I feel glad that the international organizations are putting their pride aside although being honorable and helping those in need.
@9TM26QV8mos8MO
I feel like its important for parts of the world to help each other, and I feel like by continuing to help others we get closer to obtaining peace.
@4PMN9NS5yrs5Y
Only If They Agree To Declare War On ISIS And Give Support To Gods Holy Country Isreal
@4NPKQ6B5yrs5Y
Yes, but if the headquarters is to remain in America then America should take lead roles. Open up a vote for Americans to place a seat like a speaker of house, but for U.N.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, although establishing a World Federation would be better
@4PWZRS45yrs5Y
Yes, but the U.N. needs to be more cooperative and proactive with the U.S.
@598RBWD5yrs5Y
We should form a United Free Nations, that overseas the United Nations.
@4Q6RT8B5yrs5Y
I agree with Trump and his decisions and determination on how to deal with United Nations. about time we're talking about this and we wouldn't be if he didn't bring it up.
@9S725ZL9mos9MO
Yes, We Should Remain in the U.N., But we should decrease contributing 25% of it total budget, have France spend more.
@9L74FFC1yr1Y
Yes, though we should demand that the UN better adhere to universal values instead of continually empowering bad actors like Iran and China
@4PW7T3F5yrs5Y
The UN seems to be a Muslim ran organization anymore and as such needs to be reorganized or disbanded. Move out of America and cut funding until reorganized. They myst not be allowed to pursue New World Order leanings.
@4RBRSH95yrs5Y
The U.S. should stop trying to be the "world's police."
@4Q343QL5yrs5Y
Yes but rotate the headquarters. Sick of paying the costs and lawbreaking done by some "diplomats" and their family members.
@4PNSJDJ5yrs5Y
Yes, and membership fees should be scaled based on population and GDP. We would still pay the lion's share, but other nations contributions would increase.
@4VWFJX65yrs5Y
yes and move the UN HQ to Moscow, Russia so we can plant at least 500 additional spies over there:)
@4WCZBC25yrs5Y
Cut back U.S. funds for UN, move headquarters-- maybe France would want it-- and turn the building into a place for disabled homeless vets.
@4QPCRZX5yrs5Y
Yes, we need our allies to back us up, and they need us. The very notion that we leave is so misinformed and stupid that I am borderline incapable of appreciating the irony in it.
@B2GSCQC4mos4MO
Reorganize the U.N., grant the General Assembly of all nations more authority, while reducing the authority of the security council.
No, they should be removed from the United Nations considering their support and direct funding to Israel, a state that has, and is committing numerous war crimes.
@9XKWGSH6mos6MO
Yes, and use our power and influence within the UN to promote democratic interests and counter growing Russian and Chinese influence in the developing world
@9RVFYF39mos9MO
Yes, though we should do more to demand that the UN adhere to universal democratic principles and stop empowering bad actors like China and Iran
@9H4PJFG1yr1Y
Yes, but the U.N. should either be abolished and replaced by a new org with a more effective body or reformed to not grant the use of veto to it's founding members
@9S2PDWW9mos9MO
The United States should remain in the United Nations, as a symbol to the world, and we should if possible contributes to United Nations peacekeeping missions. But we must also remember that the United States has its own interest that can sometimes conflate with the UN agenda, and we must be ready to stand our ground against the UN if the They should ever come that it becomes hostile to the United States.
@9MTZNC412mos12MO
Yes, though we should be far more assertive in demanding that the UN adhere to universal values and stop empowering bad actors like Iran and China
@9LHW4B91yr1Y
Yes but they need to stop blaming us for everything. Blame the countries that are truly causing issues.
@9HZQSGD1yr1Y
Yes, but all veto rights of permanent members should be removed in order for the UNGA and UNSC to have true power and any credibility at all
@9GZDTYYIndependent1yr1Y
Yes, and provide more military support for U.N. forces in addition to maintaining the current financial contributions.
@9DK5B242yrs2Y
It doesn't really matter to me.
@9D3RPBQ2yrs2Y
As long is it no longer a capitalist country
Deleted1yr1Y
Neutral, and use the U.N peacekeeping forces to protect our interests; No but remove the U.N headquarters from the U.S; but change the United Nations name to be more cooperative among the world instead of more of americanism.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
Yeah, let’s try and dispel of any reason to consider related bodies, such as NATO, to be aggressive in the eyes of the public. I see a lot of potential in the UN and NATO, I just hope they don’t betray that possibility.
@9HVQHQY1yr1Y
We as a country should be able to decide what the U.S government gets involved in. Being able to focus on problems within our country before trying to fix things in other country's.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
If we decided wars by direct democratic means, we’d just ignore every conflict, not a good idea.
@9DVWCDH2yrs2Y
Though the US should not withdraw, spending quarter of the annual budget on the UN does not benefit the US.
@9DRRZJZ2yrs2Y
The UN is compromising our independence and is an entangling foreign alliance, exactly the thing George Washington warned about in his farewell address. We should exit immediately, as well as NATO, and form an individual alliance with Israel and perhaps Britain, but beyond that be strictly isolationist.
@4RW2XV75yrs5Y
Yes! And we need to pay our fair share and we need to encourage the UN to restructure based on 21st Century Realities as well as no Permanent Members of Security Council
@4QYFTP45yrs5Y
The UN is useless as it is now run by genocidal globalists.
@4QQ8F365yrs5Y
The United Nations no longer is valid. Sad, but has become like gangs against each other.
@4Q2G8645yrs5Y
If the UN continues to be anti-American, we should consider having the UN removed from American soil and reducing our financial support.
@4RB6F6F5yrs5Y
The US isn't part of the UN
@4RH3V5G5yrs5Y
The UN should be more active in fighting ISIS and other world conflicts.
@4Q9MPNG5yrs5Y
The UN is a racist joke, if Israel is the only country with violations against women the US should condemn their claims.
@4VRKWGD5yrs5Y
The UN is a diseased group of nations, but it is better to have them close at least talks could happen instead of war. Make the member nations pay more. Make the UN be less Biased.
@4Q9DRTM5yrs5Y
Yes. Use them to fight ISIS
@92GWCNC3yrs3Y
Yes, but remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S. Build a basketball arena in its place. Tear down Maddison Square Gardens. Finally rebuild the original Penn Station.
@8MF5VJG5yrs5Y
The UN does nothing to help brown countries... we seen this in Rwanda.. disgusted.
@8NXSSWQ5yrs5Y
yes, but work to reaffirm its original purpose.
@8L4RQ6Y5yrs5Y
Yes, but each country should pay in an equal percentage of their GDP
@8NXKRNYRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but make the rest of the countries pay there fare share.
@9CKM25F2yrs2Y
Yes, and advocate for greater integration into world government
Deleted2yrs2Y
Advocating for greater integration into a world government raises concerns about eroding national sovereignty and diminishing the ability of individuals to govern themselves according to their own values and preferences. It could potentially lead to a loss of individual liberties as decision-making power becomes centralized in a global authority. Additionally, the diversity of cultures, laws, and traditions across the world may make it difficult to establish a one-size-fits-all governing system that respects and protects the rights and freedoms of all individuals.
@SeafowlMayaDemocrat2yrs2Y
Greater integration doesn't necessarily lead to a loss of these values. In fact, it could strengthen them. The European Union is a great example of this. Despite being a conglomerate of 27 different nations, each with their own cultures, laws, and traditions, the EU has managed to establish a system that respects and protects the rights and freedoms of all its citizens.
It's also important to note that the intention here is not to create a one-size-fits-all form of government, but rather to enhance global cooperation and understanding. Let's take climate change, for instance. This is a problem that transcends national boundaries and requires a unified global response. So, being part of a larger international body like the UN could allow for more effective tackling of such global issues.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How do you feel about the idea of nations having to cooperate to solve global problems like climate change or poverty?
@9TRLHLH8mos8MO
It’s an amazing idea that is expected anyway in a more connected world, but countries like the US and the global north are a menace unto the world and its people .
@9DKDZDJ2yrs2Y
Not enough knowledge to form an opinion
@8S66RC3Libertarian4yrs4Y
no, I hate the antichrist
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