U.N. chief says people looking to leaders for action and a way out of current global 'mess'

“People are looking to their leaders for a way out of this mess,”

I doubt that, since most people, I think, realize that 'our leaders' are the problem, not the solution..... if we are in a mess, it's because they led us into it.... they're the 'experts', they're 'in charge', right?

Start by throwing Russia off the UNSC

Not even possible.

fractured by war, climate change and persisting inequality

As one comedian put it, "if you believe in God, you've got to acknowledge that the guy is in over his head now".

When we survey the roster of world "leaders" and see what most of them have wrought, it's obvious they have been a big part of the problem. Only less corrupted democratic institutions that produce a better group of honest leaders with functioning IQs can fix the looming crises that threaten to wreck natural environments and severely compromise the viability of biological diversity on our fragile planet in thrall to capitalist exploitation and greed.

If not the the US must go too as they are in a perpetual state of war.

But not to make another country a part of the US. That's the big difference between the US and dictatorships

Not as much of a difference as one might think. Using the central banks and other coercive powers, the US essentially rules over most countries in Asia and Europe.

Need to change out Zelenskyy for a new leader

Why? He was elected.

@OssanAmerica

I take it you are joking. If not the the US must go too as they are in a perpetual state of war.

U.N. chief says people looking to leaders for action and a way out of current global 'mess'

The current mob and their ilk had a lot to do with getting this world into such a mess to begin with, so we can't count on them to pave the way to a brighter future. Best they, including Antonio "Global Boiling" Guterres himself, be locked up with hard labour with nothing but ze bugs to eat, and we set about finding new leaders who respect individual rights and responsibilities, national sovereignty, and the rule of law.

Humankind is thirsting for leaders 

This is the crux of the problem. People demand to be led. They get led into disaster. Then demand the same leaders lead them back out. People can get along surprisingly well without leaders. About time they see that and start to solve the problems all their previous leaders have gotten them into.

But I expect they will simply find a new leader to "save" them. Once again.

@Yrral

I do not give a damn about Putin or Russian, or Ukraine, neither believe in liberty equality and justice for all, both can reap what they sowed and leave the US out of their mess, so we can concentrate on our own mess

That seems familiar rhetoric...

As for the 'mess'... well there will never be equality around the globe - the rich need to the poor to make things at affordable prices... this planet will never be an idealistic Utopia... we are nowhere near that level of enlightenment and all around nice-ness

Humankind is thirsting for leaders who can bend low to uplift the downtrodden. Wishing the United Nations Secretary-General Senhor Antonio Guterres, his powerful world leaders and their distinguished colleagues, tons of stamina and strength as they get on the front foot to serve Planet Earth and its teeming billions.

@Commanteer

What a lovely fantasy world you live in.

People can get along surprisingly well without leaders.

Examples (post Stone Age)?

About time they see that and start to solve the problems all their previous leaders have gotten them into.

But I expect they will simply find a new leader to "save" them. Once again.

So what, people are going to organize into peaceful collectives all over the world? Sounds lovely. Meanwhile, who's watching the missile silos when the lunatics go on the prowl?

People are looking for leaders to make life better? Then why do they keep electing the same suspects over and over who caused the mess?

Keepyer InternetpointsSep. 19 08:51 pm JST

But not to make another country a part of the US. That's the big difference between the US and dictatorships

Here is someone who truly does not understand how the West was won. From sea to shining sea, and America did not, could not stop there but also took Hawaii and Guam, and the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

I'm so sorry the 19th century was not a good century in your view.

When so-called sovereign nations have to make their banks give data on U.S. citizens to the U.S. government, that nation is a vassal. Its called FATCA and Japan, Canada, Britain and others were coerced into doing this. America need not be bigger as a country since it spans over the globe as a empire.

I would wager every country would want this. Who wouldn't want to know where the money is being hidden from taxation or what it is being used for overseas?

KukuSep. 19 06:53 pm JST

wallaceToday  02:59 pm JST

Need to change out Zelenskyy for a new leader

Why? He was elected.

Yanukovich was elected as well

So since you say "as well" and Russia also implicitly recognized the post-maidan government, there is no issue that the most recent election winner is the one that matters. Russia doesn't even pretend that Yanukovich's house is a government in exile.

Kuku

Need to change out Zelenskyy for a new leader

Why? He was elected.

Yanukovich was elected as well

And Yanukovich fled Ukraine after being impeached by the Ukraine parliament.

Start by throwing Russia off the UNSC. The whole purpose of an organization dedicated to preserving world peace is flushed down the toilet when a permanent UNSC member can invade another country and start a war for territorial gain and prevent UN resolutions and actions against it.

@Yrral Oh, so you're one of those people who think Putin is the good guy, just defending his territory.

People are looking to their leaders for a way out of this mess-

Which people? The ones who'll soon be getting their 6th vaccine soon?

You Must Be Kidding, with the current leadership we have across the globe, we are in for a VERY long wait.

@Lord Dartmouth

the last people we need are the globalist UN

How spectacularly wrong you are sir. You should have your title revoked. The world is burning up. Ecosystems nearly everywhere are under stress, if not on the point of collapse. Only global co-ordination of some kind can make a positive difference (although I hold out little hope of any form of common sense prevailing). That should go without saying. That would indicate a role for the UN then.

quote: People are looking to their leaders for a way out of this mess.

No we aren't. They are the idiots who got us into this mess. Getting rid of them is the start of fixing things.

Kuku

Need to change out Zelenskyy for a new leader

Why? He was elected.

Yanukovich was elected as well

I will also note that Yanukovich had his opponent in the election, Tymoshenko, imprisoned on politically motivated trumped up charges of abuse of office over a gas deal with Russia.

Yanukovich was no friend of democracy.

Remove the secret China debt and other lenders will be willing to step in.

@Bad Haircut

Best they, including Antonio "Global Boiling" Guterres himself, be locked up with hard labour with nothing but ze bugs to eat, and we set about finding new leaders who respect individual rights and responsibilities, national sovereignty, and the rule of law.

Now the UN chief is a demon? I can see what sort of "leader" you want. The moronic, narcissistic, self-serving, orange-skinned type. You are deluded. He doesn't give a flying ... about you! Get it through your head. He cares about himself, probably most of his family, and maybe about some of the "1%".

No chance, of course all the mess will stay and grow. Maybe some don't know yet, but the leader's dead for decades already.

wallaceToday  02:59 pm JST

Need to change out Zelenskyy for a new leader

Why? He was elected.

Yanukovich was elected as well

I think the only thing most of us are looking to world leaders to do is either die or step aside, especially the ones behind the scenes with the real power....the bankers, corporate board chairs, and corporate owners.

But not to make another country a part of the US. That's the big difference between the US and dictatorships

Here is someone who truly does not understand how the West was won. From sea to shining sea, and America did not, could not stop there but also took Hawaii and Guam, and the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

When so-called sovereign nations have to make their banks give data on U.S. citizens to the U.S. government, that nation is a vassal. Its called FATCA and Japan, Canada, Britain and others were coerced into doing this. America need not be bigger as a country since it spans over the globe as a empire.

Dr MaybeToday  09:51 pm JST

@Bad Haircut

Best they, including Antonio "Global Boiling" Guterres himself, be locked up with hard labour with nothing but ze bugs to eat, and we set about finding new leaders who respect individual rights and responsibilities, national sovereignty, and the rule of law.

Now the UN chief is a demon? I can see what sort of "leader" you want. The moronic, narcissistic, self-serving, orange-skinned type. You are deluded. He doesn't give a flying ... about you! Get it through your head. He cares about himself, probably most of his family, and maybe about some of the "1%".

Haha, that's quite a leap there, Dr Maybe! Your snarky, poorly informed reply says you don't want leaders who respect individual rights and responsibilities, national sovereignty, and the rule of law. Baffling indeed, but if that's what you want... Count yourself lucky you already have leaders like that in spades. No need to go looking.

Hello Kitty 321Today  03:47 pm JST

@OssanAmerica

I take it you are joking. If not the the US must go too as they are in a perpetual state of war.

But not to make another country a part of the US. That's the big difference between the US and dictatorships

We may be in a mess, but the last people we need are the globalist UN or any WEF-affiliated drones.

yes nations are leaving US controlled circle thats right....pendejo

Zelensky crying because Lavrov is in the US,this is America,not Ukraine,he has no power in America,to tell who entered ,just be lucky,he is in the US to beg like a dog for scraps

I do not give a damn about Putin or Russian, or Ukraine, neither believe in liberty equality and justice for all,both can reap what they sowed and leave the US out of their mess,so we can concentrate on our own mess