Some time ago there was a discussion here about the UN. Most of the points made were about who pays the most, who gets a free ride, addition of new permanent SC members, relocation of the headquarters, etc, etc.
The UN secretary-general was in Ottawa the other day sucking up to our new PM and pleading for $30-35 mil US for Haitian security and humanitarian relief. Our PM promised $5 mil and verified that we will send approx 400 more troops to the joint French, US, Chilean and Canadian security force in Haiti.
It’s a bit radical, but if the UN is really interested in helping to bring Haiti out of the dark ages maybe it should put it’s resources where it’s collective mouth is and move the UN headquarters to Haiti. Think of the benefits.
It would be a huge leg up for the Haitian ecomony… jobs, training, skills, business spinoffs, etc
Instead being distracted by the good life in NYC, the hoards of underworked, overpaid diplomats and functionaires and assorted flunkies would have more time to devote to business. No reason to send spies and military types because there would be nothing for them to do in Port-au-Prince.
The huge UN payrolls hiting the streets every week (wine, women and song). Elimination of violence via a permanent UN force to keep the peace.
Great climate for tourism – just look at the Dominican Republic next door.
Eliminate or at least delay the posibility of the UN moving to Belgium and having all power in the universe being concentrated in wafle central.
Closer to Cuba so all the lefties would have less distance to travel to kiss Castro’s ass. 😀
NYC could knock down the current UN headquarters, reclaim the land for something more usefull and improve the skyline.
etc, etc
Sauron
By: Flood - 13th March 2004 at 20:56
Ooo get her, girls! (Grabs handbag!:D:D:D)
Flood.
By: HURRICANE 477 - 13th March 2004 at 19:27
Does every thread have to eventually deviate from its original topic with such drivel and trivia, perhaps the people who wish to talk about trivial matters should make their own thread devoted to it, rather than ruining everybody elses!!!
By: Flood - 13th March 2004 at 19:08
Gosh. I feel safer already. Phew.:rolleyes:
Flood.
By: Sauron - 13th March 2004 at 18:29
I am quite content to remain a Canuck and live the good life, which for the most part, is thankfully under the radar scope of both Americans and Europeans. Actually in spite of their respective (and obvious) superiority complexes, I like both.
There is some merit in being taken for granted. The downside is it’s assumed we will automatically volenteer up to help you flatlanders out each time you get in over your heads. 😀
Regards and remember I will keep an eye out for you.
Sauron
By: kev35 - 13th March 2004 at 16:14
Originally posted by Arthur
Seriously though: why do you actually live in Canada, and haven’t applied for political asylum in the US?
Arthur, perhaps he’s applying for lunatic asylum?
Regards,
kev35
By: Arthur - 13th March 2004 at 09:50
Now come on Sauron, you know the title of Flaming Vagina is perfectly legit after your sparkling performance in the Lord of the Rings series. That whole ‘eye’ thing was just to save the films from an R-rating 😀
Seriously though: why do you actually live in Canada, and haven’t applied for political asylum in the US?
By: Sauron - 12th March 2004 at 21:46
Steve and Kev
My my… frustrated, Flaming Vagina (in caps no less) and “ignorant troll” which is probably worse than just being an ignorant troll. Such intellect.
Regards
Sauron 🙂
By: Steve Touchdown - 12th March 2004 at 21:11
Originally posted by kev35
Sauron, are all Canadians frustrated Americans? Or is it just you?Regards,
kev35
Aww don’t be so hard on the Flaming Vagina, Kev: I think “ignorant troll” would be more accurate than “frustrated American”.
By: kev35 - 12th March 2004 at 21:06
Sauron, are all Canadians frustrated Americans? Or is it just you?
Regards,
kev35
By: Snapper - 12th March 2004 at 20:45
“we surrendered after 21 days back in 1939”
In fact, tell that to Cheval.
By: Geforce - 12th March 2004 at 20:40
“Eliminate or at least delay the posibility of the UN moving to Belgium and having all power in the universe being concentrated in wafle central.”
Gosh, are you lucky that we produce waffles in Belgium and at the same time “to wafle” means to “bull****”. Makes your day, doesn’t it? But the joke is getting old Sauron (some even suggest older than the country itself), maybe you should make new jokes on the fact that we surrendered after 21 days back in 1939. That would be very original … :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :confused:
Lucky for you there’s Belgium, keeps your attention away from your real problems and gives you the impression you are happy.
By: Hand87_5 - 12th March 2004 at 20:11
I kinda like the idea 😀
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