What do you think of Obama being the next UN Secretary General?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 04:42:59 -0400

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Jul 23 at 2016 6:47 AM

PO1 Michael Fullmer — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 06:47:11 -0400

I think it would be insane. Of course IF they kicked the UN out of the US ...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 7:39 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:39:19 -0400

Not possible. Think. We have veto power already to begin with. But to entertain that place you're coming from, I would say: Hate him or love him. The ideals of any Noble Peace prize winner fits perfectly with an international setting.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 12:05 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:05:38 -0400

Ain't gonna happen.
He wouldn't want it, and they wouldn't want him for the role.
I imagine that the President, once he leaves office, will go on to do things similar to the Clintons.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 12:26 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:26:31 -0400

The United Nations is as irrelevant as that worthless miscreant is.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 2:06 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 14:06:39 -0400

"Traditionally, candidates from the Permanent Five members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), are not considered for the position of Secretary-General to avoid further concentration of power within the UN. As with regional rotation, this is a matter of precedent and convention, rather than a written rule."

http://www.unelections.org/?q=node/71

UN Secretary-General | UNelections.org

As the symbolic head of the UN, the Secretary-General serves as both its top diplomat and its chief administrative officer. As the UN Charter postulates, s/he is responsible for performing various functions entrusted to him/her by UN bodies, and also for "bring[ing] to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security."

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 2:40 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 14:40:43 -0400

An interesting idea, but considering the U.S. is a country with a permanent seat on the Security Council, I don't think they'd let him. I think he'd certainly be qualified for the position of Secretary General as somebody who will be a former head of state; and he has no fear of negotiating with potential adversaries to resolve conflict, which is good for anybody seeking that position. As an American, I welcome the possibility as it would be pretty cool to see one of our own up there.

Response by PFC Stephen Eric Serati made Jul 24 at 2016 2:05 PM

PFC Stephen Eric Serati — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:05:03 -0400

I think it could be possible.I also think he could get past the P5 hurdles.He is a strong leader committed to change,with the communications skills to match.His global popularity is high.Just like our Constitution you could amend it through the General Assembly,and a vote from the P5.He is a reformer with more Global experience than all the current contenders.This is only the 2nd time since 1996 that the electoral campaigns for the American president and the United Nations secretary-general are running in parallel.The 1 for 7billion campaign has also recommended a term of 6 or 7 years only which could create a sense of urgency to strengthen -actually transform -the organization.There's a catch.After the one 7 year term any of the P5 nations could be candidates,which in my opinion could be a good thing and make for a better world because to become the UN Secretary General you must be in good standing world wide as a leader not only in your own country but on the world stage.In my humble opinion.

Response by CMSgt Mike Esser made Jul 25 at 2016 4:13 PM

CMSgt Mike Esser — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:13:02 -0400

Why not, he loves the World Order more than these United States. I believe we were are and always should be a sovereign nation and not part of a World collective. Understand what I'm saying, our taxes should not go over seas to benefit anyone except for threats to America and severe humanitarian issues. You know what NATO stands for? Not At The Office? and ISAF? I saw Americans Fighting.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 25 at 2016 11:53 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:53:52 -0400

Be like the CEO of General Motors getting a job at McDonalds.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2016 2:12 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:12:15 -0400

Perfect- get him out of our hair. The UN Secy Gen doesn't have any real power so he'd be absolutely perfect. Then nobody would listen to him on a professional basis!