I've often wondered the same thing before, re: if other countries could increase their giving to the UN, so US has not so much influence. But, if the US is cut out, then I wonder if they would stay involved at all (though they are most flagrant in ignoring anything they don't like or agree with). An interesting problem...how to get a giant rogue country to cooperate?

"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia