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Originally Posted by ZonieDiver (Post 479615)

Part of Affleck's testimony, and answers he gave to questions, involved the 100's of millions of dollars the US was pouring into Congo - most "filtered" through the UN. His complaint was that we were getting "little bang for our bucks" (my phrase, not his), and that we needed to bring pressure to bear to ensure that it was being "done right" (again, my words).

He repeatedly emphasized that he was not asking for, or suggesting, more money.

Any time we (US) give $$$ to the UN, we're not going to get the most bang for our bucks. Its another form of welfare just under the disguise of aid.:eek:

Top 15 contributors to the UN budget, 2012[64]
Member state Contribution
(% of UN budget)

USA 22.000%
Japan 12.530%
Germany 8.018%
UK 6.604%
France 6.123%
Italy 4.999%
Canada 3.207%
China 3.189%
Spain 3.177%
Mexico 2.356%
South Korea 2.260%
Australia 1.933%
Netherlands 1.855%
Brazil 1.611%
Russia 1.602%
Other states 18.536%

Stay safe.

RE Post #46 - FWIW - it's not all about the "one world" tithing, many countries cannot contribute $$ but do contribute personnel (military and non-military) and materiel to UN operations.

Richard :munchin

Do the Chinese appear to be paying their fair share?

Should countries who are paying less than their fair share be given seats on the Security Council and important positions?

TR

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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 479680)

And who pays for the "majority of" contributions of military & non-military personnel w/material? :munchin

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Originally Posted by The Reaper (Post 479694)

Do the Chinese appear to be paying their fair share?

Should countries who are paying less than their fair share be given seats on the Security Council and important positions?

TR

Nope and no! Watch China closely you'll see that they're investing heavily and reaping the benefits of others contributions in Iraq, Afghanistan & Africa.