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originally posted by: buckwhizzle
#UNEXIT
What would we do with all that property?
originally posted by: Aazadan
a reply to: BlueAjah
We can do that while we're in the UN though. And as members of the UN we have veto power. If we were to leave, and we wanted something in the UN vetoed (because we would still have to pay attention to what's going on there), we would have to rely on convincing another nation with veto power to do so.
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: 727Sky
NO, I DO believe Trump wants to take over the planet with Russia as a CO-DOMINUS.
originally posted by: Misterlondon
originally posted by: TrueAmerican
The American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017
Ohhhh.... what a nice ring to it it has! I likes it!
We've been the world's police for far too damn long. Regroup, reset, build the wall, concentrate on the USA for a while. And don't screw with us while we make America great again!!! Or else...
World's police!? Don't make me laugh.. more like the world's most war mongering bullies..
originally posted by: TrueAmerican
A recent bill introduced in the House is known as the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017. The purpose of the Bill as stated is:
To end membership of the United States in the United Nations.
SNIP
Now I could see Trump getting behind this, if it even makes it that far. Imagine that, a USA that acts in its own best interests, with emphasis on America first. Am I dreaming? Maybe, but keep these kinds of bills coming please!
Who needs that toothless UN anyhow?
The bill has like six co-sponsors so far, all republican- no surprise there I suppose.
And even if it does pass everything and become law, it still only takes effect after two years after signing. But still. This is an extremely important piece of legislation that if it becomes reality will put the final nail in the coffin of globalization. The establishment is getting attacked from all sides. It's like I have woken up to a different world. Nationalism is back in full force, and the world is terrified.
GOOD.
Good Thread and Thank you for pointing it out.
I Do not believe this is a Wise idea for many reasons.
1. The USA becomes a Pariah.
2. Easier to get the rest of the world to go after us and cut us up.
3. We can not fight Everyone at once. We can but nothing will be left.
originally posted by: Thill
a reply to: Reverbs
The government does not have its own money. Never had never will. But those major US companies that support the country and the government make money, in turn paying taxes and giving money to the government .. It is really simple.
It's like asking how Ford selling cars, or MC donald selling hamburgers, supports the USA? The same way.
Its product, and just like any other product it needs a market. War equipment (weapons, cars, planes, apparel, ets...) just so happens to be one of the most lucrative and expensive industry in the world.
originally posted by: uncommitted
originally posted by: face23785
originally posted by: uncommitted
originally posted by: Snarl
originally posted by: uncommitted
Are you expecting an invasion any time soon?
We've already been invaded.
Were you blind to the last several years, or what?
Yes, what invasion for which significantly spending more on your military if America is no longer to go out bombing other countries are you referring to? Mexicans? Surely the wall will put paid to that, surely, you have been told that by Donald and if Donald says it's right then any other opinion is fake news.
I'm not taking sides here, but what kind of strategy would you suggest? Do you think we could maintain a small force and then when someone is actually invading ask them for a timeout while we raise and equip a big enough military to defend ourselves?
I wasn't suggesting it should be shrunk, Trump suggested a large growth in military spending during the inauguration. That suggests it will need to be used over and above what the current military could deal with, while at the same time talking about becoming more internal facing and moving away from the UN. Those appear to be two opposing viewpoints, unless he just wants to go down the North Korea path I guess.
originally posted by: 727Sky
And even if it does pass everything and become law, it still only takes effect after two years after signing
Also getting Saudi Arabia off of the human rights board would be a nice gesture..
originally posted by: face23785
originally posted by: uncommitted
originally posted by: face23785
originally posted by: uncommitted
originally posted by: Snarl
originally posted by: uncommitted
Are you expecting an invasion any time soon?
We've already been invaded.
Were you blind to the last several years, or what?
Yes, what invasion for which significantly spending more on your military if America is no longer to go out bombing other countries are you referring to? Mexicans? Surely the wall will put paid to that, surely, you have been told that by Donald and if Donald says it's right then any other opinion is fake news.
I'm not taking sides here, but what kind of strategy would you suggest? Do you think we could maintain a small force and then when someone is actually invading ask them for a timeout while we raise and equip a big enough military to defend ourselves?
I wasn't suggesting it should be shrunk, Trump suggested a large growth in military spending during the inauguration. That suggests it will need to be used over and above what the current military could deal with, while at the same time talking about becoming more internal facing and moving away from the UN. Those appear to be two opposing viewpoints, unless he just wants to go down the North Korea path I guess.
It actually doesn't suggest anything besides increasing the military budget, which is badly needed. Even at our current strength levels, our current budget simply isn't sufficient to maintain it. I just got out of the Air Force. We're in rough shape. It doesn't look like that to the average person but our military is a poorly maintained mess right now compared to 10 years ago. There are a lot of ways we could save money by cutting wasteful spending, but the budget still needs to be increased. National defense is the #1 job of the government, it's the last thing that should be neglected.
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: 727Sky
And even if it does pass everything and become law, it still only takes effect after two years after signing
Also getting Saudi Arabia off of the human rights board would be a nice gesture..
This very fact completely delegitimizes the UN in it's entirety and proves it has no use.