According to those who worship the United Nations, a majority vote of the members of the Security Council is required before the United States can rightfully execute its foreign policy goals with respect to Iraq. So we have the spectacle of Colin Powell begging the leaders of Angola, Cameroon, Chile, Mexico, Pakistan and Guinea for their votes, and he won't even bother trying to get the approval of human rights authority Syria. So, let's take a look at these nations who have the authority (according to the left) to tell the United States how to properly conduct its foreign relations. According to the CIA Factbook:
ANGOLA: Just emerged from a 27 year civil war in 2002. Still trying to construct a Republic.
CAMEROON: Has a multi-part Republic. First legalized more than one political party in 1990. The State Department says, "It is not uncommon for a uniformed member of the security forces to stop motorists on the pretext of a minor or non-existent violation of the local motor vehicle regulations in order to extort small bribes."
CHILE: Decided to try being a Republic in 1990.
MEXICO: Enjoyed one-party rule from 1910-2000. The State Departments says, "Criminal assaults occur on highways throughout Mexico. Therefore, travelers should exercise caution when traveling on all highways in Mexico and use "toll" ("cuota") roads, rather than the less secure "free" ("libre") highways, whenever possible."
GUINEA: First elections held in 1993. The State Department says, "Visitors are advised to restrict photography to private gatherings. Explicit permission from the Guinean government should be obtained before photographing military and transportation facilities, government buildings or public works. Taking a photograph without permission in any public area may provoke a response from security personnel or offend the people being photographed."
PAKISTAN: Republic under military regime since 1999. The State Department says, "the Department has ordered the departure of all non-emergency personnel and family members of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan."
SYRIA: Republic under military regime since March 1963. And the State Department says, "Syria is included on the Department of State's list of state sponsors of terrorism. A number of terrorist groups present in Syria oppose U.S. policies in the Middle East."
Not exactly a long history of stable representative government, but clearly experienced enough to judge American foreign policy. And don't forget that the oppressive, abusive, communist Chinese dictatorship has a veto, so does Russia's embryonic republic.
