I read where Human Events Online has a list of the ten countries that vote most often against the U.S. in the United Nations General Assembly. I thought I could work up a little indignation, along with a blog post, by reviewing the list and swearing that I’d never visit them. Then I read the list and realized that my boycott would be about as much of a sacrifice for me as giving up lima beans for Lent.
Nor do these countries have any decent wines or snack foods I could snub. Instead of indignation about all I can muster is a bored, “Whatever.” But I will go this far: you guys better shape up or I will give you a taunting you won’t soon forget.
Here are the top(?) ten with the percentage of the time they vote the opposite of the U.S. in the General Assembly. Go to the link above for more details and commentary from Human Events Online. (HT: National Center Blog).
- North Korea (96.7%)
- Laos (95%)
- Iraq (94.4%)
- Turkmenistan (94.2%)
- Vietnam (94%)
- Congo (93.5%)
- Bhutan (92.9%)
- Saudi Arabia (92.8%)
- Zimbabwe (92.8%)
- Cuba (92.6%)
I know some readers may have the opposite reaction and will now move these countries up on their list of places to go. By all means, go and have a good time! You might, however, find it safer to bring a Canadian passport, just in case.
Hey…
I happen to love Vietnamese food (got a great place here in St. Cloud)… but the owners are actually the ones who helped us during the conflict, so I’d hate to boycott them.
Especially when the spring rolls and Pho seafood soup start calling my name.