World in Crisis
Posted by: possum
12th Mar 2011 04:11pm
The world is in crisis. Many countries are still being ruled by tyrants thugs & bullies.
If the Gov of the day continues arresting & killing innocent ppl & forcing their will onto citiizens then it's time the United Nations took control.
Countries from around the world must unite againsts this type of dictatorship a United Nations Army must be mobilised to restore law & order.
An army must be on stand by at all times to assist citizens, remove the dictator & install a caretaker Gov until the ppl elect a new Gov.
Everyday innocent ppl are being sacrificed because some tyrant has the power to do so.
I believe if powerful countries stood together enforcing democracy sending out a clear message to so called dictators..... many offenders would think before provoking a confrontation with a United Nations Army.
IS THE UNITED NATIONS A TOOTHLESS TIGER
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paradox
IS THE UNITED NATIONS A TOOTHLESS TIGER???
Yes it is unless the US agrees with whatever resolution. The US will no matter what veto anything that is not in their interest. Just look at what happened when Jewish settlements were built in areas that do not belong to them provoking retaliation from the Palestinians. Keep in mind that prior to the second world war ending there was no Jewish state. There was not even a slap on the wrist and why, because America is controlled by Jewish interests. Unless the UN is made utterly independent it will always be a toothless tiger.
lpullman
So what's new? This has been the state of affairs for most of the world for most of recorded history.
You can't enforce democracy. It requires certain social attributes and infrastructure to be a success. Marching in, wacking some local warlord, holding an election and leaving solves what exactly? If people don't feel that they have a stake in the political system they will just ignore or subvert it.
What if those dictators are our "friends" or business partners? What if they control huge natural resources required to keep the our economies running?
What if the country is too big take on?
How democratic does a government have to be to qualify? Who decides?
What do you do it they elect the "wrong" government? Historically it would seem you ferment a coup and recognise an "interim" military government. If the UN forced the election in the first place, do we all have to do it again if we get it right?
The lesson of the last half a century is that people have to achieve this for themselves. It's a fine sentiment, but I fear that what you are proposing is a world wide dictatorship.
Anonymous
Why do we look at other countries ? Judge that they aren ruled by tyrants and bullies. So are Western Democratic Countries, only with a different cover. Behind the scene are dark forces at play that only value the dollar, prestige and a totally self centred phylosofy. 5% holds most of the money, 50% manage or don't manage living on the borderline, that leaves 45% that do well enough or reasonably well. These 45% also feed the to 5% and the other 50% what is needed to support their needs(wants) I do not believe we have fully evolved as a human race till we have worked out a balance that meets all peoples needs. The hurdles we face are Governments and religions. We have the power to deal with both. Responsible People Power. What would happen in the Western World if nobody voted at election time if we sufficiently disagree ? To make lasting and correct changes, we NEED a world in crisis to break through the present apathy worldwide. I see the start of that presently in the Middle East.
paradox
I have already replied to your question earlier. however I thought I will elaborate on the politics and public service of a place I lived in for 45 years. The population is 220 000, there are 16 000 state public servants, approximately 3 000 Federal public servants and 25 elected politicians and numerous councils. Out of the remaining population 40 000 or so are on some form of government pension scheme and 120 000 are children. Possibly 2 000 are in jail. That leaves around 40 000 workers that earn and produce the wealth of this place. Go figure???
Coldan
while there are riches to be had in *3rd world countries* there will always be violence, and rich countries will continue to provide the arms etc.
If of course the country has no *riches* they will be just left to starve~~~~
mysteron347
Well, who dictates when a government is a dictatorship? How long must a 'caretaker' government be in place?
Take a couple of recent examples - Libya, Egypt and Iraq. When the British left those countries, they had a constitutional monarchy, like our own. Within a short time, that structure had been replaced by a dictatorship. Same thing goes for the as-yet-unresolved situation in Zimbabwe. As soon as the colonial power left, there was a bloody power-struggle and a repressive dictatorship was created.
The list is virtually endless - Yemen, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Burma... How long should a 'caretaker' government be in place in these places before the foreign troops leave and the locals are able to fend for themselves in the area of simply keeping law and order? What about Colombia and Mexico and San Salvador, Iran and Cuba? There we have vast areas of the country out of the control of the central government or a government which represses its citizenry by nothing short of brainwashing.
Who pays for the intervention? No doubt the usual - the colonial powers. The same colonial powers that are expected to intervene whenever there is trouble, then get accused of taking action only "to steel the oyl."
Look at our own local troubles - the floods and Christchurch. Who were the first to offer a hand? The Syrians? The Venezuelans perhaps? Do these people have any intention of aiding in an intervention - beyond being members of the inevitable jeer squad?
The Americans used to give away technology. Then they were accused of giving technology to dictatorships "to aid in repressing the people" so they started tying the aid to reform. Then they were accused of colonialism and dictating to the receiving government how the aid was to be used.
So I don't blame them for looking after their own interests - they'll cop the criticism anyway.
Is there anywhere where the Americans have intervened that hasn't benefited when they were allowed to complete the job? Germany, Japan - now economic powerhouses. South Korea - same story. Anyone hear of any problems from Kosovo recently?
A democracy unfortunately means allowing the vacuous empty vessels to make their interminable noise. The professional naysayers who latch on to a slogan and repeat, repeat, repeat until people start to believe their twaddle. Sadly, in a democracy, these seekers of the easy path have votes that count the same as those of people who consider and analyse rather than meekly following the rabble. It's so much easier to tear down than to build - and hence the reason the world is degenerating.
CAT17
The world is a very different place to what it was when the UN had pull and could influence the behaviour of governments that were not doing the right thing when it came to their people. Now it seems there is not much anyone can do to prevent governments in some countries exploiting their people and benefitting themselves with the wealth of the country instead of providing for their people. They wait for the rest of the world to supply help, money etc. after disasters and even keep the money themselves instead of using the money that was raised for the rebuilding of peoples lives. Look what is happening in the middle east at the moment, the people have to riot to get justice and be heard. All the rest of the world can say diplomatically that it is wrong and that there will be" no fly zones" etc. But seriously will it change anything?
Anonymous
Real change takes a long time, short 'fix-its' are neccesary for the short time but in the end a long process of education and cooperation and sacrifice will have lasting and positive results. I believe that what we have seen on a worldscale over the last ten years and probably will see for quite some time to come will get more horrific till we mature and find real values other then just the quick and easy satisfaction that we mostly live by now. The human race has a lot to learn. Everything starts at home as they say. The best we can do is give assistance and relieve at home so to speak. Irradicate greed and jealousy, and find meaning to life in letting live and sharing. Not easy to do if you think about it. Present global leaders are on the right track, most of them have stopped looking for glory and power, but even the results of that to work their way through wil take some time.
possum
It's time the rest of the world cared for other disadvantaged countries governed by dictators .... if they sit back & do nothing the level of unrest we witness today will increase ten fold.
People must stand together united for all to see... democracy must prevail.....citizens must have input into their future & the future direction of their government.
I'd like to believe dictator governments will be abolished.
Sadly many lives will be lost & others will continue to suffer while ever dictator governments control citizens with force.