The Security Council

[Jeslek]

Is there any particular reason why France and Syria can serve on the Security Council but not Israel? Why can't we make Israel a permanent member with veto power? Afterall, it has nuclear weapons. And I'd wager the same to go for Pakistan and India?

 

[Shadowfax]

perhaps because the decisions aren't based on whether the countries have nuclear power or not?

 

[Jeslek]

That was indeed the guideline used in 1945.

 

[PT]

Yep, I don't think they have to just have Nukes to get a seat, the permanant seats have more to do with Money, Power, and Responsibility. I'm not saying it couldn't be changed, just that the only prerequisite isn't Nukes.

 

[Gonz]

While we're at it, can we pull Iraq from the Disarming Commission & Libya from the Human Rights Commission?

 

[Gonz]

Where's the beef?

By BARRY SCHWEID, AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON - Iraqi fighter jets threatened two American U-2 surveillance planes, forcing them to abort their mission and return to base, senior U.S. officials said Tuesday.

In Baghdad, an Iraqi official described the incident as a "technical mistake" by the U.N. inspectors.

Story

 

[PT]

In Baghdad, an Iraqi official described the incident as a "technical mistake" by the U.N. inspectors.

The UN inspectors are flying their jets now!!!

 

[A.B.Normal]

In Baghdad, an Iraqi official described the incident as a "technical mistake" by the U.N. inspectors.

The UN inspectors are flying their jets now!!!

Sadam: No those aren't fighters armed with chemical weapons bombs.

Blix:Really?

Sadam: They are rides we are "developing " for a new theme park ,SADAMLAND.

Blix: Cool,can I take a ride.