Alan Lothian wrote:

The US invented, funds, and houses the UN.

Not all on its own, alas. Some of us (re invention) on this side of the
Atlantic have to take our share of the blame. And no, you don't "fund"
the UN; generally speaking, you are very remiss on your subscription.

Yes, but the US is most blameworthy on the subject. As far as funding goes, the US
provides ~22% of regular budget and 27% of peacekeeping. And the dues in arrears were
the result of holding back the 3% in dispute when the first number went from 25 to 22%.
AFAIK the US never provided less than 22%, which is of course more than any other nation
(and far more than anyone besides Japan). I don't believe there are any arrears at this
point, other than possibly the perennial ones as the result of budget cycles not being
coincident. Contrast that to the list of countries that haven't paid dues in two years
on the UN website, and it appears to be not much of an issue.

rgds,
KTF