the UN has become a means to bypass the American Constitution

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   Ken Burgessposted 4 weeks ago

   the transformation of global governance
   https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future
   
   The Constitution and the American Left
   How the Left believes the Constitution has failed them and how the Right believes it must be protected at all costs
   https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_ … ican-left/
   
   This is the true heart of the 2024 election, which is a continuation of the 2016 and 2020 election battles.
   
   There are many issues that blur this fact, and it is little advertised by either side, as issues like abortion and immigration are bantered about and brought center stage.
   
   But at this election's heart is whether America will further support and fund the agendas and priorities put forth by the UN, or whether it will remove itself from those efforts, such as the UN Global Compact on Migration and the move toward a global government superseding America's sovereignty.
   
   U.S. Independence Attacked as Never Before by UN Interdependence
   https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/ … ependence/

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      Sharlee01posted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      I believe it's crucial to stay focused on America and our democracy, especially in light of the UN's efforts to influence migration policies in our country. The 2024 election will highlight ongoing struggles from previous cycles, particularly regarding global governance and U.S. sovereignty. While topics like abortion and immigration often take center stage, the real issue is how we respond to international pressures. However, the media has us looking here, instead of there.   We must recognize the dire implications of supporting agendas like the UN Global Compact on Migration, which seem to dictate terms to our nation from their podiums. As we move forward, we need to carefully prioritize national independence, and distance ourselves from global priorities, that could undermine our sovereignty. We must prioritize what’s best for America and ensure that our democratic values remain intact. Circle the wagons...
      
      Regarding Kerry, I can't help but feel disgusted. He really comes off as senile at this point. He openly discusses a "New World Order," and it’s alarming how he doesn’t even bother to mask his words with subtlety anymore.

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   Ken Burgessposted 4 weeks ago

   In his own words... John Kerry on controlling speech:
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXM-JxDiP8A
   
   If we could clean out these fossils from government, people who belong in nursing care, not running the country...

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   emgeposted 4 weeks ago

   How you look only the mirror will tell you. I suggest that the American Constitution is outdated and must be updated. The electoral college needs to be finished and efforts to have a multi-party system rather than just a two-party system. America must also stop destabilizing other countries and starting wars all over the globe. The last part has been terrible for America with the result, it is facing a threat from China, and in time to come, the China-Russia alliance could spell doom for America.

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      wildernessposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      What do YOU believe, from your viewpoint from the other side of the world, should be changed in our Constitution?  Changes that would benefit the United States, not necessarily the world or anyone not a citizen of this country?

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      Sharlee01posted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      While it's understandable to feel that the American Constitution may require updates to reflect contemporary society, it's important to recognize the foundational principles it established and how they continue to serve as a cornerstone of democracy. The Constitution has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, allowing for amendments that address societal changes without completely overhauling the system. Dismantling the Electoral College, for instance, could undermine the balance between populous and less-populated states, potentially leading to a situation where the voices of rural Americans are marginalized in favor of urban interests.
      
      Moreover, advocating for a multi-party system is complex; while it may seem appealing to have a broader range of political voices, it can also lead to fragmentation and instability, as seen in other countries with multiple parties where coalition governments struggle to maintain cohesion and effectiveness.
      
      Regarding America's foreign policy, it is essential to acknowledge that interventionist actions are often grounded in national security interests, humanitarian concerns, or the promotion of democracy. While some interventions have had negative outcomes, they have also sometimes been necessary to prevent larger conflicts or atrocities. It’s important to note that our current administration did not choose negotiation as its primary strategy; instead, it has opted to support two ongoing wars. This contrasts with past administrations that have sought to engage in diplomacy and negotiation to resolve conflicts. Rather than abandoning involvement in global affairs, America should strive to engage more thoughtfully and strategically, ensuring that its actions do not exacerbate tensions but rather contribute to global stability.
      
      Now, consider this: what if there were a world war? Would you still feel the same about America being involved? In times of global conflict, the stakes are much higher, and the consequences of inaction could be devastating not only for America but for the world as a whole. Historically, U.S. involvement in global conflicts has often been pivotal in restoring stability and promoting peace, not always...

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

   Extracted from
   https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/ … ependence/
   
   "Obama, a staunch UN proponent, ...issued a “presidential proclamation”
   
   urging all 50 governors and “officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States” to “observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
   
   He also called on everyone to “summon the spirit of unity and cooperation at the heart of the United Nations Charter.”
   
   A few years earlier, in a 2012 speech at the UN General Assembly, Obama told assembled dictators and representatives of government from around the world that
   
   we live in “an interdependent world” where “all of us have a stake in working towards greater opportunity and security for our citizens.”
   
   Conflicts, meanwhile, arise from “difficulties of reconciling tradition and faith with the diversity and interdependence of the modern world.”
   
   Clearly, “interdependence” is a major theme of the Obama White House."

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      Ken Burgessposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      It's a good idea, but it comes at the expense of free speech, property and protection rights... And subordinating America to a higher authority, one that does not answer to "we the people".

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         Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

         Yes, clearly utopian and a Bunch of CRUD. (BOC)
         (Thank you for your calm explanation, Ken, but let me continue:)
         
         It makes me furious! How stupid can these people BE to think this Global Idealism (BOC) can work??????????
         It Can't!!!!!!
         
         If they try it, they will destroy the world.
         IS that what they want?
         
         Leave us people alone!
         
         UTOPIA
         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia
         
         "During the 16th century, Thomas More's book Utopia proposed an ideal society of the same name. Readers, including Utopian socialists, have chosen to accept this imaginary society as the realistic blueprint for a working nation, while others have postulated that Thomas More intended nothing of the sort.
         
         It is believed that More's Utopia functions only on the level of a satire, a work intended to reveal more about the England of his time than about an idealistic society. This interpretation is bolstered by the title of the book and nation and its apparent confusion between the Greek for "no place" and "good place": "utopia" is a compound of the syllable ou-, meaning "no" and topos, meaning place.
         
         But the homophonic prefix eu-, meaning "good," also resonates in the word, with the implication that the perfectly "good place" is really "no place."
         
         NO PLACE

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            tsmogposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

            Watch and learn from an accepted idealism of the future regarding governing within the minds of billions of people today. Forget all the BS your posting about the UN as it does not apply with world general populace today. People don't know about the UN! They know about . . .
            
            The Federation, Starfleet and United Earth (YouTube 7:28 min)
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTNzJ4l7Rxs
            
            and,
            
            Starfleet and Federation Rules (YouTube 11:16 min)
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2HVl4ShrHk
            
            Finally,
            
            Why NOT to Join the Federation (YouTube 10:47 min)
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B547qT0_QKc
            
            
            
            However, take into consideration . . .
            
            The dark wisdom behind Star Trek’s “Prime Directive”
            https://bigthink.com/thinking/star-trek … directive/

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         Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

         Utopianism vs Republicanism
         
         From:
         https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repub … ted_States
         
         "The United States Supreme Court has created a basic definition of what a "republic" is. In United States v. Cruikshank (1875), the court ruled that the "equal rights of citizens" were inherent to the idea of a republic.
         
         Later, the Court's decision from In re Duncan (1891) ruled that the "right of the people to choose their government" is also part of the definition of a republic."
         
         "Republicanism always stands in opposition to aristocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, and dictatorship. More broadly, it refers to a political system that protects liberty, especially by incorporating a rule of law that cannot be arbitrarily ignored by the government."

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      Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks agoin reply to this

      inter dependence

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

   From:
   https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda
   
                                        Agenda 2030
   
   "....  we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence. A world with universal literacy. A world with equitable and universal access to quality education at all levels, to health care and social protection, where physical, mental and social well-being are assured. A world where we reaffirm our commitments regarding the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and where there is improved hygiene; and where food is sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious. A world where human habitats are safe, resilient and sustainable and where there is universal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy."

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

   From:
   https://hlpf.un.org
   
                                        HLPF: High-Level Political Forum
   
   The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central United Nations platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) .
   
   The HLPF was established at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012 in its outcome "The Future We Want". The HLPF is an integral part of the global architecture for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
   
   The Forum is convened annually under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for eight days, including a three-day ministerial segment, The Forum conducts regular in-depth reviews of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and includes Voluntary National Reviews where countries present the findings from national reviews of progress with a view to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
   
   The HLPF brings together ministerial and high-level representatives of governments, as well as a wide range of expertise and stakeholders, including heads of UN entities, academics and other experts, and representatives of major groups and other stakeholders. The Forum under the auspices of ECOSOC and the ECOSOC High-level Segment adopt a negotiated ministerial declaration.

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

   From:
   https://ecosoc.un.org/en/about-us
   
                                 ECOSOC: The Economic and Social Council
   
   The Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.
   
   The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations.

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 4 weeks ago

   From:
   https://bigthink.com/thinking/star-trek … directive/
   
   "The motivating idea is that intervening in the natural progress of a civilization is bad: It never works, and more often than not stunts the “normal development” of a society."
   
   Exactly!!!!

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    Kathleen Cochranposted 4 weeks ago

    "The New American is a right-wing (sometimes described as far-right print magazine published twice a month and a digital news source published daily online by American Opinion Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the John Birch Society." Wikipedia

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