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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I hate that veto power exists in the U.N.

[–] [email protected] 47 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Veto power exists in the Security Council, not in the General Assembly. Unfortunately in this case, admission requires the Security Council to recommend a member be approved before the General Assembly can hold a vote.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I phrased it that way because the security council is part of the U.N., but you’ve provided an important explanation.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

Ah thank you for clarifying this

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Right? Because there is very power, the UN exists. But, because of veto power the UN is useless

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

That's by design. It's meant to be a forum for members to argue with diplomacy instead of going right to killing each other.