Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi used his first appearance before the United Nations to inveigh against the decision-making structure of the world body and call for investigations of all the wars and assassinations that have taken place since the United Nations was founded 64 years ago.
In a 95-minute harangue that emptied out much of the chamber, the Libyan meandered from decrying the U.N. Security Council as a “terror council” because it gives big powers the right to veto resolutions, to accusing capitalist countries of making viruses, to calling for the end of a treaty that bans mines, which he called defensive weapons.
He spoke so long that he exhausted his own interpreter and had to switch to a second. Diplomats in the audience could be seen rolling their eyes and laughing behind their hands.
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And here we have another likely candidate for becoming a nuclear power.
Why do we in the west continue to fund this sad charade?
Kick them out of New York and let all the 3rd world and the oil rich nations pay the bill.
mid island mike
I’m sure Colonel Ghadafi impressed his friends at home with his antics…
Perhaps there should be a category with the Guinness World Book of Records – “Longest, Inane, Vile Speech at the UN Contest”. Someone should start the stop watches. Or alternatively, “Who Can Drive the Most Countries out of the General Assembly”. A lot of possibilities with these two categories. At least if they (maniacal world leaders) are ranting in New York, the world will pauses and not take a terrorist hit. Dictator’s agreement, don’t tread on my 15 minutes of fame. Cheers.
He is arriving in NFLD next Tuesday and leaving Wednesday. He has asked for 100 rooms for his entourage, 60 cars, and a piece of property to pitch his tent. I suggest Hans Island.
Wonder how Danny will handle this.