Is John Bolton the best thing to happen to the UN since?
920359
He was once asked by a talking-head how he thought  his fellow UN Ambassadors were taking to him, to which Bolton replied, " I imagine when they become accustomed to an American Ambassador placing the interests of America first."\n\nMan has been my hero ever since.
33663
The United Nations is a very necessary organization on many levels.  Any place that attempts to foster communication between so many diverse member states is necessary.  Their other works like UNICEF, UNDP, UNIFEM etc. do much to improve the living of millions of people around the world.
556883
United Nations (UN) is just another organization financed by the US President to cater to whatever the President desires but at the same time doing a cover up in the face of the world by doing them small favors like the ridiculous 'Oil for Food' programme in Iraq. \n\nWho could be so stupid to exchange oil for food? \n\nLike what the Iranian President said, "It's like giving in gold for chocolate."
439390
The UN is currently dealing with it.\n\nIran doesn't like that and so they bait us.\n\nIf something more is needed, it will become obvious with time.\n\nIran's biggest problem is their vocalized threat of nuclear attack on Israel.
402987
The UN is basically worthless. They don't side with the democrats specifically, but they like to think they live in a fantasy land of peace at any price, same as the dems.
1034396
Correct me if I am wrong, but their term is not limited and I haven't heard about any resignations.\n\nThe current one has been there since 1997.\n\nThey aren't shrek!! You might not like them but they do a lot of good work.\n\nWe started the UN!!\n\nIf it weren't for the UN this world would be a disaster!
421442
The United Nations is an out-dated relic of the Cold War era that was used to protect smaller countries and  counter the growing influence of the USSR in eastern Europe.\n\nWith the Soviet Union dissolved and no major thret of world war there is no real reason for the UN to exist aside from a glorified international economy watcher.\n\nSeems like since the Berlin Wall fell the entire purpose of the UN has changed from "oppose the growing Communist ideology" to "take pock-shots at the United States".\n\nPlus, the US gains next to nothing being part of the UN. We are the largest contributor to UN-led relief efforts and charities, not to mention our military contributions far outweigh any other UN affiliated country.\n\nShort answer: Yes, the US should pull out. We lose more than we gain from our relationship with the UN.
977806
No I don't think so as the UN has already chosen Ban Ki-Moon as the sucessor to Kofi Annan.\n\nThe debate has been long gone and over. You're a couple of months too late to start thinking about it now!
731386
I'd take water over Bolton anyday
967334
YES NOW THEY HANDOVER THE POWER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ.  BUT UNO MUST WATCH THAT ANY TERRORIST GROUP MAY NOT TAKE POWER OF THE IRAQ.  FOR THIS OTHER COUNTRY'S ARMY CONTROL UNDER THE BANNER OF UNI NOT UNDER THE BANNER OF USA.
174406
The UN has always been a joke.  Recent US actions didnt change that they just pointed out what we all already knew.  I am visiting Bosnia and all the places that were designated UN safe zones where everybody got murdered because they were foolish enough to trust the UN.  Until the UN actually shows it is competant enough to do something (anything) the US and other countries like Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia will just keep doing whatever they want whether you agree with these actions is another question.
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We don't need to worry much about the current administration allowing the UN taking over.  \nWhat is very worrisome is some dishonest, unAmerican nutcase like Hellary appointing Bill king of the UN, subverting the US constitution and allowing the UN to take over.  \nTheir first step in destroying our constitution is to start with the 2nd amendment.\nMy 9 must have been stolen, I don't have any idea where it is.
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The UN is too corrupt to be much good.\nJohn Bolton is standing up to the UN, and trying to improve it.\nThat makes the Democrats mad, and they have taken an oath to get rid of him.\nDemocrats want an UN Ambassador that hates America, as much as they do.
171194
They are doing as good job as the members in the UN let them to do especially those nations that have a veto vote. When they cannot agree the failure isnt just UNs fault but it also leans onto the veto nations in the UN. That include the US.
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UNO, United Nations Organization
783456
Domo, Olmert and his band ARE the lib element of Israeli politics.\n\nAs for the question, the UN, with a few exceptions, is nothing but a group of world criminals, dictators, and terrorist appeasers and/or practitioners.\n\nThe UN won't even acknowledge "terrorism" for these reasons.\n\nDamn, I like Bolton-- and he was right to veto that slanted, one-sided, accusatory "condemnation" article.\n\nIf Hammas would stop firing Kassam rockets from Gaza into Israel.....................
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Because hope springs eternal. While the UN will probably go the way of the old League of Nations, it is worth "wasting time" on it in case they do actually get a backbone and start working like they were supposed to.\n\nWars will always be with us because bullies are always with us. However, leagues of nations can make them shorter by banding together to trounce the latest bully and then helping the country in question until they can stand on their own again, hopefully without the bully at the helm.