To: areafiftyone
I'm confused. The article states that Cuba was reelected without opposition, but the US objected and our representative walked out. Did we not vote our objection, not have a vote...? Does anyone know?
18 posted on
04/29/2003 12:49:48 PM PDT by
Truth29
To: Truth29
We don't have a veto. Its comforting to know oppressive regimes are in charge of protecting human rights. I mean countries like Cuba and Saudi Arabia are picture perfect candidates for the job.
20 posted on
04/29/2003 12:51:24 PM PDT by
goldstategop
( In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Truth29
The voting took place in the 54-nation U.N. Economic and Social Council, which two years ago ousted the United States from the Human Rights Commission for the first time since Washington helped found it in 1947. The United States was returned to the body in a vote the following year.Not sure !
21 posted on
04/29/2003 12:53:33 PM PDT by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(Where is Saddam? and where is Tom Daschle?)
To: Truth29
From what I can figure out, each country is nominated within a certain regional "group," then the entire slate (not each individual country or group) is approved. If a nomination is uncontested within a group, it's a foregone conclusion that country will sit on the Human Rights Commission. In other words, if you win the primary (within a regional group), you win the election.
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