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International-UN-NGOs
World's 'Non-Aligned' Nations Asked to Back Document Critical of USA
2006-09-13
Governments ruling more than half of U.N. member states will be asked this weekend to sign a declaration pledging to work to "transform the present unjust international order" dominated by a "hegemonic" power -- a clear reference to the United States.

Adoption of the statement, drafted by Cuba's communist regime, is to be a highlight of this week's summit of the 118-member Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

The summit, in Havana, draws together countries ranging from U.S. allies such as Singapore, Pakistan and India, to its harshest critics -- including Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Syria and Zimbabwe.

The grouping was formed during the Cold War, as developing nations sought to steer a "non-aligned" path between the West and the communist bloc. It frequently was derided for failing to achieve that stated goal - Cuba, a Soviet satellite, was a founding NAM member, and communist Vietnam joined during the 1970s.

Since the end of the Cold War, NAM has struggled to carve out a role for itself. In its draft text, Cuba, which assumes the chair for the next three years, makes it clear what role Havana and its allies envisage for the movement. "The absence of two conflicting blocs in no way reduces the need to strengthen the NAM as a mechanism for the political coordination of underdeveloped countries," the document says. "Now more than ever it is essential that our nations remain united and steadfast and are increasingly active in order to successfully confront unilateralism and actions by any Power aimed at imposing hegemonic domination."
Posted by:mcsegeek1

#13  Among some 50 leaders attending the heads of state portion of the Havana summit will be some of the world's most controversial political figures, including Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Venezuela's Chavez, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Sudan's Omar al-Bashir and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. North Korea will be represented by Kim Jong-il's deputy, Kim Yong-nam. Whether ailing Cuban President Fidel Castro will attend remains unclear.

I say we get Mr MOAB and Mrs JDAM to crash the party.

But since we probably won't do that lets follow Old Pat's advice.

No Doubt Kerry, Kennedy, Murtha, and the rest are already wondering 'what did we do to offend them?'
Posted by: CrazyFool   2006-09-13 23:56  

#12  Yoohoo, Dubya, is this the beginning of the "USA UNDER OWG AND ANTI-AMER GLOBAL COMMUNISM-SOCIALISM BY FORCE" thingy. Time to send in the Motherly Commie Airborne against decadent Fascist Nazi = Klutzy Half-a-Communist Amerika ala RED DAWN.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2006-09-13 23:38  

#11  Fine, let's do as these idiots suggest. First, reduce all our embassies to "missions" with fewer than 50 people. Require both a passport and a visa IN ADVANCE for any visits to the US, or even passing through if the layover is more than six hours. Let's reduce our imports from these countries, and cut ALL military, civilian, and humanitarian aid. Let's require a bilateral treaty for any defense, humanitarian, cultural, or political exchange. Let's tell the UN that it has 90 days to relocate, and we don't care where, as long as it's not on US territory. Also inform Annuss that we'll no longer bankroll the UN or any of its functions, period. Establish by law the restriction that no US-developed technology or developments will be allowed outside our borders unless the receiving country agrees to abide by US patent and copyright laws.

The United States issues more patents in a month than any other nation does in a year. We issue more copyrights in a day than most countries issue in a year. The US is significantly ahead of every other country in almost every field. Let the parts of the world that want to be anal suffer the consequences of their behavior, and let our friends enjoy the benefits of mutual respect for one another.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2006-09-13 23:35  

#10  "Word, 3dc. Any recipient of American foreign aid that signs this villanous screed should be cut off faster than a granny doing 40mph in the fast lane."

Agreed! But what will probably happen, is their aid will be increased by the Morons in the State Department. What do you want to bet?
Posted by: Texas Redneck   2006-09-13 21:41  

#9  If the MORONS in the STATE DEPT give any aid to bastards who vote for this those morons should be tarred and feathered.

Word, 3dc. Any recipient of American foreign aid that signs this villanous screed should be cut off faster than a granny doing 40mph in the fast lane.
Posted by: Zenster   2006-09-13 16:08  

#8  If this was of *any* concern, then Dick Cheney would make a few phone calls and it would fall flat, making a loud and gelatinous farting noise.

However, if we're utterly contemptuous of the organization, then we would not stand in the way of them insulting us. Those who seek to curry favor with us would be polite and vote "no", and our diplomats could politely sneer at those who aligned themselves with our enemies.

Invite them to some function and serve Stouffer's chicken ala king instead of pheasant under glass, served with aged malt liquor.

And if they were really snarky, issue them paper napkins and offer a self-serve buffet of the local "delicacies" like rats in white creme sauce, and chunks of dog marinated in rotting fish juice, to show our "respect" for their culture.

In diplomatic circles, that really stings.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2006-09-13 14:57  

#7  Johnson! Stop the presses!!
Posted by: tu3031   2006-09-13 14:34  

#6  Sign against all that is correct, good, and proper.

Posted by: newc   2006-09-13 13:48  

#5  The US Should submit a UN resolution establishing that we will no longer pay a unilateral, hegemonic, share of the UN bills and suggest that UN headquarters be moved to Havana at the Venezualan expense.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2006-09-13 13:31  

#4  "to condemn all manifestations of unilateralism and actions marked by attempts at hegemonic domination."
"abstention from ... exerting pressure or coercion"
"abstention from resorting to the threat or use of force."
"the condemnation and rejection of the imposition of coercive unilateral measures"

That sounds really good. When do we get any of it? Oh, and "F*ck the Palestinian leeches."
Posted by: The Cuban People   2006-09-13 12:35  

#3  If the MORONS in the STATE DEPT give any aid to bastards who vote for this those morons should be tarred and feathered.
Posted by: 3dc   2006-09-13 12:28  

#2  Sounds like a great time to drop a MOAB and knock out a few enemy leaders.
Posted by: DESNC   2006-09-13 10:55  

#1  They who vote for this resolution should feel the hegemoic power of the unilateralist movement when their foreign aid is cut off, since it is one of those "manifestations of unilateralism and actions marked by attempts at hegemonic domination."

Well, it'd be nice.
Posted by: Bobby   2006-09-13 10:44  

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