https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-08/un-warns-it-may-default-on-salaries-by-november-in-a-cash-crisis

QuoteUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the global body is facing its worst cash crisis in about a decade and runs the risk of defaulting on payments to staff and vendors.

Many members are behind on their payments, forcing the UN to cut back on travel, purchases of goods and services and conferences, Guterres said. The cash crunch is "undermining the implementation of mandates decided by inter-governmental bodies," he added in a statement on Tuesday.

This year, 129 of the UN's member states have paid $2 billion toward the organization's 2019 regular budget, the UN said. But about $1.4 billion remains outstanding. Among the 64 nations that have yet to pay their 2019 dues in full are Argentina, South Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Senegal and the U.S.

It would make good office space or Condos. It is an Anti-American group that serves no purpose anymore.

Quote from: carolina73 on October 08, 2019, 02:49:04 PM
It would make good office space or Condos. It is an Anti-American group that serves no purpose anymore.

I would love to see it converted into low-income housing for retired veterans and their spouses.

They blew their entire budget paying for the global warming hoax.

Any William T Vollmann fans out there?  I read his 'Poor People' years ago and much of his other work. He is prolific to say the least. Recently he wrote on global weather change. Check him out if you want a real challenge.  You will change. But this is about the UN and the contempt many in America feel about it. Why is that?  Cynicism? Waste? What do they really accomplish?  I guess all of these items but there is another aspect, deeper, that Americans think they don't need help. We can solve all things alone. Do we? Look at our congress as an example? If we looked hard at the senate today as we view the UN, why are we paying these people? They don't even vote on legislation. So then what does the UN do?  The reviews are mixed, but they certainly help in many places and especially for children.  Are they perfect?  Hardly but without them much would be worse. Info below.

"UNICEF USA helps save and protect the world's most vulnerable children. UNICEF USA is rated one of the best charities to donate to: 89% of every dollar spent goes directly to help children."

https://www.unicefusa.org/


"Almost 70 million children may die before reaching their fifth birthday.
Children in sub-Saharan Africa will be 10 times more likely to die before their fifth birthday than children in high-income countries.
Nine out of 10 children living in extreme poverty will live in sub-Saharan Africa.
More than 60 million primary school-aged children will be out of school – roughly the same number as are out of school today. More than half will be from sub-Saharan Africa.
Some 750 million women will have been married as children – three quarters of a billion child brides."

https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/children/

This piece was written four years ago but 'the Guardian' is an excellent media source in this time of confusion.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/07/what-has-the-un-achieved-united-nations

Quote from: midcan5 on October 09, 2019, 03:51:25 AM
Any William T Vollmann fans out there?  I read his 'Poor People' years ago and much of his other work. He is prolific to say the least. Recently he wrote on global weather change. Check him out if you want a real challenge.  You will change. But this is about the UN and the contempt many in America feel about it. Why is that?  Cynicism? Waste? What do they really accomplish?  I guess all of these items but there is another aspect, deeper, that Americans think they don't need help. We can solve all things alone. Do we? Look at our congress as an example? If we looked hard at the senate today as we view the UN, why are we paying these people? They don't even vote on legislation. So then what does the UN do?  The reviews are mixed, but they certainly help in many places and especially for children.  Are they perfect?  Hardly but without them much would be worse. Info below.

"UNICEF USA helps save and protect the world's most vulnerable children. UNICEF USA is rated one of the best charities to donate to: 89% of every dollar spent goes directly to help children."

https://www.unicefusa.org/


"Almost 70 million children may die before reaching their fifth birthday.
Children in sub-Saharan Africa will be 10 times more likely to die before their fifth birthday than children in high-income countries.
Nine out of 10 children living in extreme poverty will live in sub-Saharan Africa.
More than 60 million primary school-aged children will be out of school – roughly the same number as are out of school today. More than half will be from sub-Saharan Africa.
Some 750 million women will have been married as children – three quarters of a billion child brides."

https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/children/

This piece was written four years ago but 'the Guardian' is an excellent media source in this time of confusion.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/07/what-has-the-un-achieved-united-nations

I'm surprised you did not suggest the Clinton foundation as the best place to send your money.

Quote from: midcan5 on October 09, 2019, 03:51:25 AM
Any William T Vollmann fans out there?  I read his 'Poor People' years ago and much of his other work. He is prolific to say the least. Recently he wrote on global weather change. Check him out if you want a real challenge.  You will change. But this is about the UN and the contempt many in America feel about it. Why is that?  Cynicism? Waste? What do they really accomplish?  I guess all of these items but there is another aspect, deeper, that Americans think they don't need help. We can solve all things alone. Do we? Look at our congress as an example? If we looked hard at the senate today as we view the UN, why are we paying these people? They don't even vote on legislation. So then what does the UN do?  The reviews are mixed, but they certainly help in many places and especially for children.  Are they perfect?  Hardly but without them much would be worse. Info below.

"UNICEF USA helps save and protect the world's most vulnerable children. UNICEF USA is rated one of the best charities to donate to: 89% of every dollar spent goes directly to help children."

https://www.unicefusa.org/


"Almost 70 million children may die before reaching their fifth birthday.
Children in sub-Saharan Africa will be 10 times more likely to die before their fifth birthday than children in high-income countries.
Nine out of 10 children living in extreme poverty will live in sub-Saharan Africa.
More than 60 million primary school-aged children will be out of school – roughly the same number as are out of school today. More than half will be from sub-Saharan Africa.
Some 750 million women will have been married as children – three quarters of a billion child brides."

https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/children/

This piece was written four years ago but 'the Guardian' is an excellent media source in this time of confusion.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/07/what-has-the-un-achieved-united-nations

Why do we have a UN in NY? Because as the old saying goes, "Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer". What better way to keep an eye on them, that to build them a building designed too hear their every word.?

Oh boy the socialist are running out of other people's money again.

Great News: United Nations Broke, Will Run Out of Money in 'Few Weeks'

The United Nations is in financial turmoil.

Things are so bad over at the giant globalist mecca, that they're poised to go completely broke and run out of money by the end of this month.

READ MORE HERE....
https://www.waynedupree.com/united-nations-going-broke/

http://conservativepoliticalforum.com/political-discussion-and-debate/un-warns-it-may-default-on-salaries-by-november-in-a-cash-crisis/msg385199/#msg385199

So, Trump has leverage....

Quote from: The Boo Man... on October 13, 2019, 05:42:11 PM
So, Trump has leverage....

Good time o increase their rent.

Quote from: Solar on October 13, 2019, 05:43:52 PM
Good time o increase their rent.

Hell close the UN down.  Why keep feeding dead horse.

Quote from: Solar on October 13, 2019, 05:43:52 PM
Good time o increase their rent.

Exponentially

Quote from: walkstall on October 13, 2019, 05:52:11 PM
Hell close the UN down.  Why keep feeding dead horse.

Move it to syria, I've heard they have some vacant buildings.

UN is a bunch of hacks and political jokes. Ever since I read about Somalia being member on their human rights council, I say we tear the fucking place down. The last thing we need is a world government trying to tell countries what to do. They should be dissolved and each country should fend for themselves. What good has the UN done aside from order countries to pay money and virtue signal that they care about 'the people' then all they really care about is 'the peoples money'