And the next Secretary General enjoys USA backing to boot. I am at a total loss to understand our actions. As it is Asia’s turn there are a number of tough, credible candidates who could actually improve conditions at the UN. The WSJ mentioned one today in Afghanistan’s Finance Minister, there is Lee Kwon Yew, Koizumi and the list goes on. Why do we promote less than mediocre candidates in todays dangerous world and continue to foot the bill in the promotion of anti american, anti peace, anti humanitarian actions? Are we a nation of masochists?