Posted on 11/21/2004 7:02:03 PM PST by wagglebee
A new anti-United Nations television campaign is reversing the familiar refrain "get the U.S. out of the U.N.," and instead urges the global body be kicked out of the U.S.
"The U.N. has become an apologist and defender of terrorist organizations and their agents," says the 60-second commercial, which points out the recent Oil-for-Food scandal involving the U.N.
"Billions of dollars intended for humanitarian aid instead went to pay the families of Palestinian terrorists, and to buy weapons for Iraq-based terrorists. Millions more went to bribe journalists and officials in countries opposing Operation Iraqi Freedom, like France, Germany and Russia, the most vocal critics of the war. What a coincidence."
It continues by asking: "We tell other countries not to harbor organizations that support terrorists, why then do we harbor the U.N. here in America?"
Leading the campaign to boot the U.N. is the conservative organization, Move America Forward, which was founded by former California Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian and San Francisco talk-radio personality Melanie Morgan.
Kaloogian recently chaired the Recall Gray Davis Committee, leading the effort that replaced the embattled California governor with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and also helped rally millions of Americans to oppose the airing of the CBS' piece "The Reagans," which portrayed the former first family unfavorably.
"The recent revelations on the U.N. Oil-for-Food scandal are the final straws in making the case against the U.N.," said Kaloogian. "The U.S. government is resolved to take action against nations that harbor terrorists or organizations which provide financial aid or in-kind assistance to terrorists. Why, then does our nation play host to, and harbor, the United Nations when recent evidence implicates the U.N.'s role in providing assistance to terrorists such as Yasser Arafat and Saddam Hussein?"
The group is asking concerned citizens to sign its online petition which will be delivered to President Bush and leaders of Congress, as well as the U.N.
The petition concludes by stating, "We, the undersigned, do therefore call for the following to take place immediately:
Removal of the United Nations Headquarters facilities from New York, relocating it outside of the United States and any of its territories.
A thorough review of the U.S. financial contributions to the U.N. with a goal of a more equitable payment schedule. Until that review is concluded, eliminate all the payments made by the United States to the United Nations."
Response to the effort thus far has been overwhelming, according to the group.
"I have never seen such a vigorous response to any grassroots effort like there's been to this effort to take serious steps to sanction the U.N. for it's coddling of terrorists and terrorist-supporting regimes," said Morgan of KSFO Radio.
"We need drastic change right away, and that begins with getting the U.N. out of this country and all the terrorist-sympathizing U.N. agents out of here immediately. Then we need to re-examine the amount of money that we provide the U.N. Americans pay too much to the U.N. for the treatment we receive," she said.
We have a lot of Liberals to lose in the global toss of the UN.
I am very aware what would happen after United States leaves the UN, which I expect the coalition of the corrupted (China, Russia, and France) will pass out resolutions justifying their invasions and corruptions just like they done to Iraq, without United States able to veto.
If the US, UK, Portugal, Israel, Australia and most if not all of the former Soviet Bloc nations quit the UN, the world will see it for what it is. Our membership gives it credibility, if we leave, even our enemies will be forced to realize what a ridiculous sham it really is.
I buy that idea. Shall US build something replacing the UN, something like "coalition of the true democracy"?
Absolutely!
I want us out of the UN also. These Gangsters are responsible for this war. There Treachery is why our sons and daughters are fighting and dieing in Iraq!!
>>A new anti-United Nations television campaign is reversing the familiar refrain "get the U.S. out of the U.N.," and instead urges the global body be kicked out of the U.S.
US out of UN, UN out of US. Use the buildings for apartments. Relocate the "Untied Nations" to France.
bump see above post
Actually, it was "Fighting" Joe Hooker, General, commander of the Army of the Potomac, that said that in 1862 before facing Lee (he was, unfortunately, pulverized by Lee).
The exact quote was "May God have mercy on Lee, for I will have none".
I hate the UN as much as the average guy. I'm a firmer military officer and have seen the results of their half-assed efforts in person. There is an old saying "keep your friends close and your enemies closer". So I'm really torn about leaving the UN. On one hand I think it's the moral and geopolitical smart move to make. On the other hand I fear it may have unseen consequences. If we can persuade enough of the legitimate allies to come with us, it could be a viable move.
I grew up in NYC and getting the "UN out of the US" was a common statement in my neighborhood in Brooklyn in the 70's.
"Maybe all those delegates should have six months in Moscow and then six months in New York, and it would give them an opportunity to see two ways of life. I think the gentleman [Charles Lichenstein] who spoke the other day had the hearty approval of most people in America in his suggestion that we weren’t asking anyone to leave, but if they chose to leave, good-bye." President Ronald Reagan, 21 Sep. 1983 press conference, in response to Amb. Lichenstein's remarks. source
bump and fire!!
Nice - Glad to see this is being done - Might I suggest the Netherlands as the new location - Give the UN a first hand look at the radical muslims terrorist they support -
My dear departed South Carolina conservative rebel grandpappy was saying the same thing in the 60's.
Nikita banging his shoe on the table set him off!
I vote with Grandpa.
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How dare you post this racist article! You're an evil, bigoted, conservative pig. How do you live with yourself? :) Hehe
Great post and a bump!
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