[Robwin]

Who? Kiribati, you might like to know, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, the Gilbert chain, has about 100,000 permanent residents, and is a member of the United Nations with a vote equal to that of the United States.

[Safetgiver]

and is a member of the United Nations with a vote equal to that of the United States.....Why? They gonna bomb us or cut off tourist trade?

[tnlibertarian]

is a member of the United Nations with a vote equal to that of the United States.

I didn't realize Kiribati was a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

[blam]

"Who? Kiribati, you might like to know, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, the Gilbert chain, has about 100,000 permanent residents, and is a member of the United Nations with a vote equal to that of the United States."

Aren't they also suing us for global warming that will cause their island to go underwater?

Island Nations May Sue U.S. Over Climate Change

"Other potential plaintiffs include a host of popular vacation spots. Kiribati, Tonga, Cook Islands, Palau, French Polynesia, Tokelau and Republic of the Marshall Islands all have woes similar to those of Tuvalu and Maldives. Each nation is struggling for a solution"