Where's the love?

I think it's highly irresponsible of the UN to not send independent observers to monitor the supposedly democratic elections in a country where their last major election was highly disputed, and the loser took power in a bloodless coup.

I think you know where I'm heading with this...

Thirteen Democrats in the US House of Representatives had asked the world body to send an observer mission to safeguard the rights of American voters in the November 2 election.

They cited the Florida recount battle four years ago ultimately decided by the US Supreme Court. ...

The United Nations said it could not act on a plea from legislators.

"The policy and practice is that the United Nations responds to requests made by national governments and not the legislative branch," UN spokeswoman Marie Okabe said.

Gee, thanks a lot. Nice to know that the UN is looking out for us, especially after all the work we do to house them and keep them afloat with our tax dollars. And what's this shit about only responding to requests made from the "national government"? If it's the elgality of that "national government" which is in question, dot hey really expect that "national government" to request election observers?!