QandO

July 21, 2004

How lame is the UN you ask?
Posted by McQ

Very.

In another setback for U.S. efforts in Iraq, the United Nations has been unable to secure enough troops to protect a U.N. contingent headed to the country to help with elections and rebuilding.

When the U.N. Security Council voted six weeks ago to authorize a protective force, it expected contributors to step forward. But countries have balked at taking part in a force expected to include 1,000 troops and several dozen bodyguards. Diplomats said many nations were hesitating because of the dangers — including a wave of kidnappings — and costs as well as the continuing unpopularity of the U.S. invasion.

The more I watch this useless collection of fools the more I'm convinced unilateral action is the way to go. 1,000 troops. About a battalion. And they can't even put that small a force together.

I really feel for the people in Dafur Sudan if they're hoping to see blue helmets in their part of the world any time soon.

I wonder if Kofi has the mental acquity to understand that if the world isn't safer now its not because of the US, but because of pathetic performances like this.

Leadership is not the strong suit of the UN or Kofi Annan and he and that blighted institution work to prove that everyday.

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