Count the money, count the bodies

Babble on.

Somebody explain to me why every international decision absolutely must be approved by the UN Security Council to be considered 'legitimate.' And while you're at it, remind me why it would be a good thing for U.S. influence to wane when countries like Russia and China are still heirs-apparent to the mantle of 'superpower.'

Because I still don't get it.

Babble off.