Do you believe the US should still be in UN and NATO?

Answer 1

Interesting question. I had asked one about the UN being a toothless tiger. The responses where very interesting and had several that were and had been in the UN peacekeeping forces. ONe an English gentleman, I think stated when in Bosnia he had been on the Un forces, but when they switched to the NATO forces everyone stepped in line as I suppose the Nato troops could not fight back, but NATO could. Another gentleman was rather aggravated with the question and told me I should read up on the subject before putting out such a question as he had been in the UN forces for over 20 years.

My point was that we lost troops in diffenet areas and I do not like that, also that a friend who was ultimatley wounded by a mortar with a clay covering told me a story.

He related that as they drove through the Serbia/Bosnia area with tanks and personel carriers that had to stop at a check point that had machinegun emplacements and an old tank. The head honcho of his UN group was a fellow from Sweden. This man got down and walked up to the "leader" at the blockade and the "leader" pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest in front of all. I then asked if all h*** broke loose and he said know as they knew the fellow had a bulletproof vest on and the guy just laughed. It must have been low caliber as the man was just pushed back.

They went on through, but really could do nothing. Also if you will remember in Rwanda the Belgians had 2,000 troops and sent eight men out in the bush, UNARMED and they were killed. At this the Belgians pulled out and left a void, we know what happened. I have read documents that shipments of weapons were being sent to Rwanda at that time and the some UN people knew about it.

Then another person related that they have their hands tied as the different countris like Russia, China, US, etc. Don't approve of different things nad tie the hands of the organization. No such thing in Serbia.

With that said NATO may not need us, but the newer countries still do and as far as the UN, I have friends tht guard when they come to the US and take up an entire half of a hotel and party all week and then you may have a head honcho from another country come in and have a two care excort down to 52nd Ave. So if they party hardy, they should work the same way.

When looking at the Iraq/Iran war and many of the 20+other conflicts, you would think something could be donne. ARe they "politically correct"? I do remember one stating good luck with ending conflict between man. Take care.

Answer 2

Doesn't really matter since both organizations are useless at the moment.

The UN is just an organization to give 3rd world politico's jobs.

And NATO is meaningless since the demise of the Soviet Union.

Answer 3

The Bush policy on the UN and NATO is he will only allow the United States to be a member if it gets to be the boss of everyone else; otherwise, he isn't going to be playing in that sandbox.

Answer 4

Yes to being in NATO and to UN taking part in Missions should be on a pick and choose basis (which it is)

Answer 5

Yes and no

Some Americans wish to be part of the international community while simultaneously making all of the rules. If these Americans do not want to play by the international rules, then they should advocate the US minding its own business and keep out of the affairs of nations 7000 miles away.

If these wish to stay engaged with other nations, then there should be an international organization to provide some guidelines. As for me, I am convinced that all nations are under the control of Satan so it doesn't matter which of his minions are calling the shots. Its all bad.

Answer 6

For the standards you listed, i think the NATO chief and the Russian foreign places Minister. i do no longer think Chavez, the French F.M., the "media" that permit you comprehend Iran might dedicate suicide (whom do you advise once you're saying media?).

Answer 7

No, a nation should not be held from its needs and interest by the wills and a coalition of others who are not party or agreement with such. Even the forefathers were against alliances like these as it would dictate our policy as it has.

Answer 8

Its better for big corporation in America ,to be part of the arms market unified,bullets ,bombs guns etc,,,standardized to NATO standards,it means big money for many. nothing more...chow F.P

Answer 9

I personally think that taiwan is not a national security matter.

I would not risk war with China over them.

Answer 10

I don't see why not.