Exactly, it’s ineffectual posturing to look like they’re doing something. And I have no doubt most of those countries that voted yes don’t actually care about Cuba but would like to trade with them and possibly even bring in more capitalism. Nonetheless, the embargo is illegal and unethical and it’s good to see everyone being against it.
Nobody can or will force the USA to lift it however, and even if the resolution needed only 50% approval (and got it), the amerikans would find a way to dispute it until everyone forgets about it, then they go back to doing it.
Come to think of it, I wonder if it’s a way to placate the US. As in, it’s the UN coordinators saying “chill, bro, your single vote can halt this so you’re still in control, so please don’t hurt us!”
Exactly, it’s ineffectual posturing to look like they’re doing something. And I have no doubt most of those countries that voted yes don’t actually care about Cuba but would like to trade with them and possibly even bring in more capitalism. Nonetheless, the embargo is illegal and unethical and it’s good to see everyone being against it.
Nobody can or will force the USA to lift it however, and even if the resolution needed only 50% approval (and got it), the amerikans would find a way to dispute it until everyone forgets about it, then they go back to doing it.
Come to think of it, I wonder if it’s a way to placate the US. As in, it’s the UN coordinators saying “chill, bro, your single vote can halt this so you’re still in control, so please don’t hurt us!”