On more than 30 occasions, the United Nations Assembly has discussed the blockade against Cuba, which costs the island 5 billion dollars annually, according to some estimates. Every year the resolution is proposed and the whole world, through the vote of the absolute majority of the member countries of the United Nations General Assembly, has condemned the imperialist attitude of the United States towards Cuba.

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        18 days ago

        If only UN wasn’t completely useless to the point of not doing anything

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          18 days ago

          So, UN would?

          But then all the major powers woukd exit cuz this doesn’t suit them, and the UN would be useless again.

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            18 days ago

            if only the UN wasn’t so useless

            It’s actually a scam that it is pointless. All it does is it creates an illusion of discourse when there is none - the “big boys” will still do whatever suits them best - be it China, Russia, US.

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        18 days ago

        If that same thought or sentiment grows around the world … then why have a UN if its just treated as a play toy by the ones with the biggest guns?

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          18 days ago

          ALL of international politics is ruled by those with the biggest guns! There is no mommy or daddy to make the kids play nicely.

          The UN is an attempt to allow for international discussions, collaboration and some sense of “law”. It is and always will be flawed, but that doesn’t mean its useless.