j2k4's United Nations.

[j2k4]

I think it would be unreasonable to assume that Mr Bolton would have taken any other approach than the one suggested by the original article. Although it does pander somewhat to the preconceived stereotype it is hardly earth shattering.

There is still a fair amount of work to be done and horses to be traded before the dust settles on what the revamped UN looks like.

Whilst there is a school of thought in the US that would like to see the other 190 countries go elsewhere and take their ball with them, I suspect that ultimately the US (even the Bush administration) will want the game played in a stadium close to hand ( thought I would stay on topic) . The US might not have control over the UN but a little is better than none and it is not a particularly expensive game to play.

In short, I don't think much will change. I thought Mr Bolton was particularly warm and effusive when he shook Kofi's hand on the day of his arrival.

As the French say "plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.

Les-

I am heartened by the congruency of our views, and your assertion that this thread's alarums are much ado about nothing, at least so far.

Methinks the thread's author should tighten his/her focus a bit...

I would also be gratified to have him/her clear up the small matter of his/her his- or her-ness; I am become tired of referring to him/her thus.

[j2k4]

Republican bastard!

Make your bloody mind up, i was a pinko hiding under the bed yesterday

An ideological chameleon, that's what you are; I'm proud to know you.

[whypikonme]

I would also be gratified to have him/her clear up the small matter of his/her his- or her-ness; I am become tired of referring to him/her thus.

You too seem to be acquiring an unhealthy obsession with me, are you and JPaul the same person perchance?

[j2k4]

I would also be gratified to have him/her clear up the small matter of his/her his- or her-ness; I am become tired of referring to him/her thus.

You too seem to be acquiring an unhealthy obsession with me, are you and JPaul the same person perchance?

I harbor no such obsession, I assure you; I merely wish to know which of the two most commonly-accepted genders claims you so as not to give offense unintentionally.

I've always disliked kid gloves, and I don't judge you to be fragile...

Surely you can see my reasoning?

[whypikonme]

You too seem to be acquiring an unhealthy obsession with me, are you and JPaul the same person perchance?

I harbor no such obsession, I assure you; I merely wish to know which of the two most commonly-accepted genders claims you so as not to give offense unintentionally.

I've always disliked kid gloves, and I don't judge you to be fragile...

Surely you can see my reasoning?

Oh, l see, you want to personalise your insults, well good on you, personal service is so hard to come by in this automated age.

l'm a 42 year old quadriplegic grandmother.

[manker]

I harbor no such obsession, I assure you; I merely wish to know which of the two most commonly-accepted genders claims you so as not to give offense unintentionally.

I've always disliked kid gloves, and I don't judge you to be fragile...

Surely you can see my reasoning?

Oh, l see, you want to personalise your insults, well good on you, personal service is so hard to come by in this automated age.

l'm a 42 year old quadriplegic grandmother.

That's one of your better ones.

Good on ya, stumpy.

[j2k4]

l'm a 42 year old quadriplegic grandmother.

Don't forget puerile, into the bargain.

In any case, thank you for solving the gender problem.

[whypikonme]

Don't forget puerile, into the bargain.

Peurile: being respiration that is like that of a child in being louder than normal <puerile breathing>

Yes, it's all those cigars, l really must cut down.

[clocker]

Main Entry: pu·er·ile
Pronunciation: 'pyu(-&)r-&l, -"Il
Function: adjective
1 : marked by or suggesting childishness and immaturity
2 : being respiration that is like that of a child in being louder than normal <puerile breathing>

The cigar smoke must have obscured the primary definition on your monitor.
I'm pretty sure j2 was not commenting on your respiration.

That will come later as he fine tunes/"personalizes" his insults.
No automation will be required.

[JPaul]

The puerile bit is that he keeps coming back, under assumed names and going thro' the same old tired routine. It really does show a stunning degree of immaturity.

Do you think he actually realise how sad that is and is so needy that he does it anyway.