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Without the US, the UN is nothing but a toothless organ. It is largely funded by the Americans so what are you talking about?

So, because of this assumption all other countries should just lay on the floor and allow US to step all over their face?
My man, if this is you recommendation, then I think it will be right to replace UN with US; and we shall all witness what will happen to the world.

UN represents world unity; all it takes to empower this organization is by following the same rules, regardless of who you are or where you come from or how big is your contribution.
I hate to admit to you that UN is struggling today because of an obvious lack of respect United States continues to exhibit towards them.

United States as a super power should be smart enough to recognise the negative effect they brought to UN by disregarding the objection of Iraq war.
I truly think this is the main beef around the world. For example, Russia is completely determined to veto anything that involves United States and I see more countries following the same path.

Therefore, indirectly it isn't about UN, but about seeing the down fall of US.
And believe it or not United States also clearly recognizes this motion and this is why "CHANGE IN USA" is extremely necessary.
Because it might get worst before it gets better!

Its an indirect acknowledgement that Africa is frankly not included in some countries' definition of the "international community". What a sad day for Africa.

Such is life, but African nations could easily turn things around for better.

can you tell us what the UN has "handled and managed" with any degree of success lately?

May be UN would be able to accomplish their goals effectively and efficiently if US could just stay in their corner and play their position.
I've also noticed that UN has been struggling ever since United States disregarded their objection to the Iraq war.

Do you think this may have something to do with the recent impotency of the UN?

Rusia is developing a troubling pattern of misusing its veto power.

Yes, the situation in Zimbabwe is horrible and Mugabe also represents a deadly tyrant, but still it should be handled and managed by UN with the assistance of others (all together).

And I think Russia (just like others) is sick and tired of US and UK running the show and making unnecessary and erroneous calls that are severely affecting the rest of the world.

This news is absolutely a great one.
US should think back to when they executed Iraq war without the approval of UN and many other nations.

The action of US and UK is nothing but hypocrisy at it's very best.

If he was my father i will denounce him publicly too. You gotta remember that Jr is a grownup. He did not want the public to think he had the same views of his father. So he did what he had to do to let America know that the statement his father made was very "unnecessary" and he didn't agree with it. I think Obama and Jesse Jackson Sr are two grownups. They do not need Jr to solve things over between them. They could do that on their own. If my mother was a civil rights leader and made a stupid comment I will come out and denounce her in the public eye.

I agree.

I understand your point, but this topic is about Jr. publicly criticizing Sr.
Yes, JJ Sr. made another horrible mistake as usual, but for JJ Jr. to jump out like that, (like a superman) was ridiculous and unnecessary.

I think If Jr. was that concerned and sincere, he could have handled the situation privately between himself and his father; in fact, he could have been the middle man to settle things between his father and Obama (privately).

He (JJ Jr.) was absolutely wrong and totally disregarded a very important protocol.
Someone needs to remind him that politics is nothing but another unpredictable iniquitous career; and I can guarantee him that the same horse skin he used to publicly beat down his father will also be used to beat him down some day by the same people he is trying to impress

And again, this doesn't mean Jesse Jackson Sr. wasn't wrong for making a despicable statement; yes, he was absolutely out of control and he needs to go and bury his head somewhere quiet and dark.

@SeanT21:
What would you do if Sr. was your father and you were Jr.?

This cat must be a bastard.
I do not think he made the right move by being one of the first entities to publicly criticize his own father (Jesse Jackson Sr).

Yes, he (JJ Jr.) has worked very hard over the months or years to see Obama at this incredible level, but come on! what happened to blood first?
This dude could only have one father and by the grace of God there will be many more Obamas.

Yes, JJ Sr. was wrong and it would have been OK and enough to beat him down one on one (like son and father) behind the closed door, but to come out publicly, I think it is totally despicable.

The dude is out of control and he needs to immediately calm down, it isn't that serious.

KarmaMod:
I agree!

Junkie:
I've been on your back for few months now, just because I despise folks who are full of negative energy.
I find it very difficult to get along with folks who are too judgmental about things, who think narrowly and feel they're better than the rest.
Check my profile and my record; you will discover that I've been fighting vigorously for the underdogs, I try to be fair and I love IBB.

Therefore, I will like to use this opportunity to apologize for all my unnecessary harsh remarks towards you.
I think you're a cool sensible guy.

Please, keep in mind that you do not have to accept my apology, but it means a lot to me to let you know how I truly feel.

One love and stay cool.

Jesse might not be a perfect man, he might even be a bloody hypocrite; but make no mistake about it, he is part of the reasons why Obama is here today.

Surely you are joking.

please, tell me.

I love obama with all my heart, In fact, I see him as one of the greatest speakers around today, but one has to be careful when making statement that touches many folks.
Human beings are very sensitive.

forget about a career as a rap star or professional basketball player.

Now, tell me what is wrong with being a rap star or a basketball player?

Kobojunkie,   You have a serious beef with Obama,  any where someone says something negative about Obama - you are always next to post,  with the negative statement highlighted followed by a LMAO or ROFLMAO. Whats the reason for this beef?

me self no be OBAMANITE but

It is simple: Kobojunkies doesn't like himself.
If someone doesn't like what he is or who he is, what do you expect from this individual? NOTHING MUCH.

I think it is all an indication of frustration, jealousy, and hopelessness.

These are folks that will find something negative even if they are surrounded by paradise.
They're also called progress haters.

It is a severe mental disorder!

Yes, the statement is unacceptable, but it isn't that serious either.
Do not let us get carried away, Obama is another human being and I see nothing wrong with someone disagreeing with some of his views.

Yes, Jesse mistakenly used a vulgar language over a MIC; this is not the end of the world. I personally see this language as a figure of speech, which was used to express how he (Jesse) felt. I'm sure that he wasn't really going to cut-off Obama's JohnThomas, he was just trying to express how much he disliked Obama's action.
We all use these languages from time to time behind closed doors. It is part of life.
As long as the discussion was between Jesse and a close friend or associate, there is nothing wrong with the statement.

He was caught with his pant down, but he has the right to present his reasons why he thinks Obama was talking down at black people.
We must realize that just because Obama is our super star doesn't mean we should close our eyes and remain quiet if we disagree with his views.

As a pastor, Jesse jackson may be wrong for making such a statement, but this is absolutely not the end of the world, but part of life.

Who knows what Obama is also saying behind closed doors or when the MIC is not on; and what are you saying behind closed door?
Judge yourself and allow God to judge others.

I choose to  wait  for some time  before commenting on Waziri's EFCC. You know reporters could be sensational at times

One of the most intelligent comments on Nairaland.

Glo is ready tp connect more towns

Ready for commissioning include Inisa, Oyan, Eko-Ende, Iragbiji and Ifetedo in Osun State, Togomari/Nuku in Kwara State, Igbogila, Ibeshe, Onipe in Oyo State, Ogbagi, Araromi-ObuIdanre, Omifon in Ondo, Ijan, Ayedun, Ise/Orun, Oke-Imesi and Ipoti in Ekiti State. Also recently connected were Akamkpa, Umugo, Ovom-Amasaa, Akpaa Mbato, Mhpar-Enin, Isiochi, Ovom-Obingwa, Amuzu-Obanze, Asa-Umunka, Iheorji-Obingwa, Ishiagu, Uburu, Ikono,Abochiche, Amasiri-Ohaozara, Okposi-Ohaozara in the Abia Region, Baga , Doro Mongunu and Kakawa in Borno State, Tombia in Bayelsa State, Okpo, Girinya, Robomi Gegu-Beki, Ogugu, Ogidi, Ayere in Kogi State, Bachita in Kwara State and Mkpat-Enin in Akwa Ibom,.

Others are Adazi-Ani, Neni, Nteje, Awkuzu, Aguleri, Umuleri, Agulu, and Nanku in the Enugu Region and Ihieve-Ogben, Ashaka, Owhelegbo, Urhonigbin, Ute, Ubulu-Uku, Oria, Ersho, Sanubi, Uruagbesa and Uhiele in the Benin Region.

I've been a Nigerian for awhile and I have never heard of 98.5% of these listed towns.
I guess, this is a good development; the unknowns are now finally getting on the map and state of art telecommunication is no longer for the rich and popular superstars.

The names of the towns even sound scary and very unfriedly, but that did not stop Globacom from making things happen in these areas.
A lots of Kudos to GLO without any question.

TRUE chronicle!

Governor *********  ******* was sworn in as the governor of ***** State on Monday; by the following Thursday this same governor got himself 5 Ultra luxury SWVs and shipped all his 7 children oversea to attend private schools.

From 5 local bank accounts to 16 foreign bank accounts and 26 local bank accounts.
From 2 businesses (with end of the year statement showing less than ₦50M as profit) to 8 businesses that now worth more than €70m; all within 4 months in office as a governor.

How do you explain this miracle accomplishments or should I say miracle blessing?

"We are going to expose those who come into public office poor and go very rich. The first thing they do is to go back home, demolish their little shanties, build paradise in the villages, build high walls and bore holes. And when you look down the road, you see his neighbors' children with jerry cans, looking for drinking water". . . . . Mrs. Farida Waziri, (Chairman of EFCC)

EFCC to Stop Corrupt Governors From Stealing Federal Allocation

[b]"We have plans to put on, preventive measures, we are going to be very pro-active to move to these areas with what we have; know the monies that are ear-marked for certain projects in those areas and cross checked physically what is on the ground from those that we know are in position to steal this money" she added.

Waziri explained that, the Commission intends to follow up on the utilization of disbursement from the federation account, as well, as project appropriations at both State and federal level, saying, " Those who sign vouchers, those who sign cheque books, those who counter sign and when we get there, they will tell us where the monies are.

The EFCC boss said, the Commission would not be deterred in this task by the immunity clause enjoyed by corrupt State governors, insisting that," they (governors) don't have immunity of investigation, we will go ahead, investigate them, compile a case file, update it from time to time and wait for when they are available. And this is what we are going to do.

The EFCC helmsman expressed the desire of the Commission to have the Forfeiture of Proceed of Crimes Act, as well, as Special Courts to act as deterrent against corrupt tendecies and fast track the prosecution of offenders.

"Since I came, I have been talking about forfeiture of proceeds of crime Act,the United States operates that system and the UK has borrowed the same thing. And I am looking desperately to do something and I feel that is the only way out for us eventually" she said.[/b]

For more: http://allafrica.com/stories/200807100471.html

I totally agree.

But I smell Fish: ocho cinco = Chad Johnson = Cincinnati Bengals = OH = Columbus = OH; is this kobojunkie?

ocho cinco, what a cool name. I guess, you must be a Chad Johnson's fan.

My point here is instead of negatively labeling this lady (Waziri) and expecting the worst, we should keep an open mind and hope for the best.

Nigeria will remain retarded forever if we all specialize in labelling the bird before the egg hatches. For a change we must be patient and remain focused, every great thing requires time to develop.

And if moving forward is our goal, we truly need to forget Ribadu.
He had his chance and absolutely did not make good use of it.

And I can assure you with confidence that if Ribadu was the chairman of EFCC today, we wouldn't have heard anything about Aviation funds and absolutely nada about power sector funds.

Forget this cat and let's move on!

I can also assure you that Waziri is not working for Yar'Adua and absolutely doesn't want to lead the EFCC for the rest of her life unlike the great actor, Nigerian Denzel Washington (Ribadu). She is a real lady and a complete professional who will serve Nigeria (not Yar'Adua) with all her heart.

why would she employ a saraki police aide

Do you know anything about this Saraki Police Aide?
If you do, could you please list 2 or 3 things about the cat?

Have you met Mrs Warizi before? Apart from what you've discovered on Sahara Report, what else do you know about this lady?
Have you heard her side on why she is making all these moves?

For anyone to castigate this lady at this point in time is absolutely unreasonable.

Again, Waziri hasn't held this position for more than 3 months and Nigerians are already crying.
Folks really need to calm down.

if ribadu had been there by now the saraki family should be in that efcc prison both father,son and the daughter

I respect your point of view, but do you know that Ribadu was the one that gave this same Bukola Saraki an OK to run for the 2007 governorship election?
And could you please point out one single successful case or operation led by Ribadu during his man-made era?

Waziri is less than 3 months at this position; I think it will be fair, sensible and civilized to chillout and give this lady more time before we start passing judgement.

TRUE chronicle!

Governor *********  ******* was sworn in as the governor of ***** State on Monday; by the following Thursday this same governor got himself 5 Ultra luxury SWVs and shipped all his 7 children oversea to attend private schools.

From 5 local bank accounts to 16 foreign bank accounts and 26 local bank accounts.
From 2 businesses (with end of the year statement showing less than ₦50M as profit) to 8 businesses that now worth more than €70m; all within 4 months in office as a governor.

How do you explain this miracle accomplishments or should I say miracle blessing?

Anti corruption war? With these senators milking Nigeria dry? They should make all government positions unattractive so that only serious people that are willing to work will get to these positions.

Bingo!

I've presented this recommendation many times on this forum.

Our problems in Nigeria are very simple, but nobody is bold and sincere enough to implement a long term solution.
It is all about gra gra strategy (Ribadu's style) that leads to absolutely nothing at the end of the day.

All these senators, ministers and governors are businessmen that see government position as another business opportunity.
Question: How can a governor that has 5 businesses all around Nigeria (sometimes, all around the world) focus and function effectively at his position as a governor?

Our Government officials are not serious, absolutely not dedicated and are only maintaining their various government positions to benefit their families and to empower the status of their businesses.


Make all government positions unattractive and I promise you that serious, competent and honest people will come on board.

Even your hero has given up, and it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to follow the same path (following is an easy task for you, anyway)

Fact: Your hero continues to kick himself (blame himself) for being stupid for many years, he has finally identified his mistakes and ready to move on.

Why don't you go ahead and tell me!

There you go, you've finally decided to remove the mask.

There is one thing that is absolutely certain; you will always be Mckren and you will remain lost.

Question for you:
1. Who gave Bukola Saraki an OK to contest for the 2007 governorship election?
2. Who orchestrated the selection of President Yar'Adua as the winner of the 2007 presidential election?
3. Where was your hero when 16bn dollars power reform project disappeared?
4. Where was your hero when the aviation reform fund was divided among OBJ's boys?
5. Where was your hero when the Ajaokuta steel project fell apart?
6. Where was your hero when the 3rd term bribery allegation came out?
7. where was your hero when the presidential jet was flying around the world with stolen government funds?

My man, you need to go and hide your face just like your hero. Don't you come here talking rubbish.
If you have time check out this link: http://socialistworld.net/eng/2008/04/18nigera.html

waziri will be my hero if such names as bode george, tony annenih, andy uba and obj among other fellow federal thieves will be brought to book.

the most important thing is that the untouchable will be touched this time arround. the woman said it that she is going to step on toes and i am happy she is stepping on bigger toes.

Without any question, Waziri is a better choice for the position. She is more focused, more competent, more dedicated and much more sincere than, the great actor "the Nigerian Denzel Washington" called Ribadu.
She absolutely represents a step forward towards a great Nigeria.

However, I hate to inform you that it is inevitable, there will always be the untouchables among the Coyotes, just like any other country.
"the woman said it that she is going to step on toes" This statement is nothing but a mere new position acceptance speech.

I totally agree.

Mr. Brown, when are you going to finally become a man and take off the mask?