This is from the United States casting its Security Council veto on a draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all hostages. The vote was 14-1 in favor of the resolution, with the United States as the only dissenting vote.

  • SorosFootSoldier [he/him, they/them]
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    15 hours ago

    So we designed a council where the majority of members can agree to something and that majority can be silenced by one country (the most powerful in the world) saying "no" because we love democracy and we're the best at it.

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    • CoolerOpposide [none/use name]
      hexagon
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      15 hours ago

      Ok America, now make a special rule that lets you, a government in exile, and two dying empires hijack the council so nothing good can ever happen

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    • invo_rt [he/him]
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      15 hours ago

      Wait until you see the voting history on ending the blockade of Cuba

      • Des [she/her, they/them]
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        14 hours ago

        the UN is just a "WW2 victors form an oligarchy and dominate the entire planet, but in a way that looks participatory"