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Disgusted by the United States blocking a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, an emergency procedure was used at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday to force a vote. By a margin of 153-10, the countries of the world called for an end to Biden and Netanyahu’s massacre.

With outrage growing around the world at the U.S.-Israeli genocide of Palestinians, a resolution was proposed at the United Nations Security Council last Friday that called for a ceasefire. Thirteen countries voted in favor, the UK abstained, and the U.S. voted no.

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[–] eluvatar@programming.dev 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Since when is the US an empire?

[–] Bay_of_Piggies@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago

Since they had a base in every corner of the globe with multiple outpost territories and a neo-colonial relationship with much of the developing world.

[–] brain_in_a_box@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago

Realistically it has for most of its history, but it's real zenith was the post WW2 period.