[Consort]

The UN will be a bigger problem for us if we leave it. It will become a thorn in our side. As bad as we think the UN is, it is better because we are part of it. With us out of it, it will be worse and we will have to deal with much of the damage they cause. As long as an international organization the size of the UN exists, we need to remain a part of it's decision making process and exert influence on its policies and on its members. We can't run and hide and hope it won't affect us. And what's with all this Ron Paul worship?

[headsonpikes]

Oh yeah, it's absolutely crucial 'to remain a part of its decision making process'.

What's with all this UN worship?

[cherry_bomb88]

And what's with all this Ron Paul worship?

No Ron Paul worship here....I just believe that we need to either leave, or start throwing our weight around in there. We cowtail to them to much.

We are as ineffective in there as we would be if we left because we let them rule us. America is a sovreign nation and should be ruled by no other.

[USAF_TSgt]

I must respectfully disagree, Consort, that the UN will be a constant thorn in our sides if we leave. We provide the single largest source of income to the UN, and we also provide the most military support (both financially and direct military action). Without our support, and probably more importantly, without the legitimacy our membership provides, the UN will begin it's slow downward spiral. They cannot find the funds or military to replace our departure. I think the UN realizes this, and has been despartely trying to get some sort of "global tax" to find another source of dependable income. Please do not mind spelling errors if you find them, I have a two-year old on my lap who wants to type also.

[jmc813]

And what's with all this Ron Paul worship?

He's the best damned member of congress.