[Just A Nobody]

Well if you're happy with our progress so far at UN reform,

I never said I was happy about it. I simply pointed to steps that have been taken. The Oil for Food scandal may very well be their own downfall. Then of course there is Dar fur and a myriad of other areas I could sight.

Personally, I don't think they can be "reformed" and would rather see them cease to exist. In the meantime, we have Bolton on the inside, hopefully gathering more ammunition. Have you given any consideration to the maniacal opposition to the Bolton appointment? To me, it was a big red flag that something more than a dislike of his personality is involved. I could be wrong, but...

There are many outside factors involved, the WOT not the least of them. Prosecuting the WOT takes precedence over the UN, IMNSHO.

[68skylark]

I appreciate your very thoughtful and civil comments. I think we agree on a great many things. Right now, my disgust with the UN is really boiling over -- especially when I read about UN money, which largely comes from the U.S., making its way to terrorists.

I'm sorry if that has led me to make intemperate comments. Like you say, maybe the Bush administration is doing about all they can at this time, and maybe I should cut them more slack.

[NicknamedBob]

"Prosecuting the WOT takes precedence over the UN, IMNSHO."

All these acronyms give me a headache. I didn't even know there was an agency at the UN called the IMNSHO.