Moammar Gadhafi, Libya’s head of state, came to America as a visitor. He came to address a body of people collectively called the United Nations. Libya is a member of the United Nations.
America was anything but a gracious host to Mr. Gadhafi’s visit. His treatment was reminiscent of America’s Jim Crow years. But instead of a “WHITES ONLY” sign, restricting where he could sleep and perhaps use the bathroom, he was given a more personal acknowledgment.
Politicians took a back-seat to business in informing America’s guest that he was not welcome here. The neocon era brought a this/close relationship between business and politics. Business addressed Mr. Gadhafi:
Trump: Mr. Gadhafi, Tear Down That Tent
Moammar Gadhafi Packs Up His Tent: Won’t Stay in New York Suburb
After the brutal treatment given Libya’s head of state, one would think that business and the United Nations would keep their mouths out of Libya’s business. But the United Nations decided to BIG MOUTH Libya’s business while the head of state was home:
UN deplores Gaddafi call for anti-Swiss ‘jihad’
A top UN official has condemned as “inadmissible” Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s call for a jihad, or holy war, against Switzerland.
The United Nations seems to be as bad at diplomacy as the latter-day neocons. Perhaps the UN could use a third-party to act as an intermediary when dealing with the Arab world.
Tags: business, jim crow, libya, moammar gadhafi, United Nations
