Comments on: McCain Calls for ‘League of Democracies’

By: Steven Donegal

Steven Donegal — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:53:37 +0000

I notice he didn't include China in the new club. Particularly in dealing with Iran, China might be more useful than Australia. Just a thought.

By: Grewgills

Grewgills — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:51:50 +0000

But, aside from not fitting in with the “North Atlantic” theme, there’s certainly no reason they couldn’t be brought into NATO.

Being North Atlantic adjacent doesn't seem to be a current requirement for NATO membership. Less than half of the member states have a border on the Atlantic.

By: Grewgills

Grewgills — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:42:38 +0000

You might be better off starting with ASEAN and inviting in others.

You should probably take a closer look at the current membership of ASEAN.

By: just me

just me — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:17:38 +0000

I have long said that part of the problem with the UN is that it legitimizes thugs and dictators and gives them too much power. It is essentially a good ol' boys network for the currupt around the world and they do protect their own.

Another problem - What constitutes a Democracy. is Russia a Democracy? Iran? Who decides?

I do think this is the real problem though. Just because a country holds an election that doesn't mean it is really a democracy. There are going to have to be other criteria for deciding who gets in and who doesn't, and who gets to pick that criteria?

By: davod

davod — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:27:47 +0000

I agree that we need something other than the UN.

You might be better off starting with ASEAN and inviting in others. A single NATO partner has a blanket veto, much like the UN Security Council.
Another problem - What constitutes a Democracy. is Russia a Democracy? Iran? Who decides?

McCain must have a new minder. He seems to be saying the right things. I is a pity about his record.

By: jpe

jpe — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:56:43 +0000

It's hard to see what this organization would do, save for serving as another source of friction between these nations.

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By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:41:09 +0000

I was thinking more A League of Their Own.

By: Steven Taylor

Steven Taylor — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:55:48 +0000

I think in this case it would be more of a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

By: Triumph

Triumph — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:37:01 +0000

It is great to know that a major presidential candidate is getting his ideas for international relations from DC Comics. The Justice League vs. The Axis of Evil. McCain is brilliant.