In Hebrew, United Nations is “umot ha’meuchadot” and abbreviated “Oom”. Decades ago, Israelis began to refer to it derisively as “Oom Shmoom”, unworthy of respect. They were right then, it’s if anything more true today. The institution is beyond parody; it is a certifiable disgrace.

Now, as the UN is spending a few billion to refurbish the New York headquarters is the time to salvage a few worthwhile agencies, then shut the place down. Turn the property into a housing and convention center. City housing prices would come down making it more affordable for people to live and work there.

We can then think about forming an association of democratic nations.