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**KrazyHorse** · February 28, 2003, 01:14

Ah! My ironic sense was right on 14...

**Berzerker** · February 28, 2003, 01:15

10. Which two countries have refused to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

Let me guess, Iraq signed it.

**Adam Smith** · February 28, 2003, 01:31

US has not ratified #10.

The main US objection is that the convention, as written, would have essentially banned international adoptions. The US is by far the largest home for international adoptees. Better provisions are being worked out in a current round of negotiations. But don't let the facts get in the way of a good troll.

**Ramo** · February 28, 2003, 01:58

Questions #10 & #14 require the names of two countries, so you only earn 1/2 points if you name one correctly.

I know Israel is the other #14 answer.

The only one I have a problem with is #3, and given the tone of the quiz, I'd have to see proof. Do you have it?
Correction, 5 & 6 too.

5:
ICJ ruling:

Page not found | INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

http://www.icj-cij.org/icjwww/icases/inus/inus_ijudgment/inus_ijudgment_19860627.pdf

I can't find a direct source for the UN Security Council veto, but it can be found in secondary sources.

6:

404 Forbidden

http://shr.aaas.org/guatemala/ceh/report/english/toc.html

**Dinner** · February 28, 2003, 02:27

Uncle Sparky: You're a jack ass and you wouldn't understand the real situation if it bite you in the ass.

**RGBVideo** · February 28, 2003, 02:34

Uncle Sparky: You're a jack ass and you wouldn't understand the real situation if it bite you in the ass.

What a miracle for an argument!

**Urban Ranger** · February 28, 2003, 02:38

Uncle Sparky, there has just been an attempt at biting your arse.

**Dinner** · February 28, 2003, 02:45

If one was attempting to argue the facts they would present reasons why certain actions were taken and not just tid-bits which fit your own bigotry. I'm through with this troll of a thread. Tupmerehu, Urban Ranger, and Uncle Sparky are jack asses who just made the ignore list.

**MichaeltheGreat** · February 28, 2003, 03:02

I hope I don't make the ignore list.

You can disagree with people, ignore them, or consider them trolls. I might even agree with your selections 90% of the time. However, chill with the name calling.

**tandeetaylor** · February 28, 2003, 03:23

Originally posted by Oerdin
Tupmerehu, Urban Ranger, and Uncle Sparky are jack asses who just made the ignore list.

**Uncle Sparky** · February 28, 2003, 23:21

I have just one thing to say to Oerdin: An African or European swallow?

Oerdin: I don't know! ( flies off cliff to his certain death)

That settles that !

Gee, I post an innocent geopolitical quiz and some people go to red alert!

UR: I've had my arse bitten by better men than him... maybe I should rephrase that!

So, has there been a thread started on Hussein Kamel yet?

**DinoDoc** · February 28, 2003, 23:43

14. Which two countries opposed a 1987 General Assembly resolution condemning international terrorism?

What's the text of this resolution? The reasons for the objections would be helpful as well.

**KrazyHorse** · February 28, 2003, 23:48

The reason the US and Israel objected was that the text included a section on the fundamental right of all populations to self-determination.

**Uncle Sparky** · February 28, 2003, 23:48

DD - see above...

**DinoDoc** · February 28, 2003, 23:51

That answered none of my questions.

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