Let's get serious folks! Time is running out!

As apc himself is a known UN-lover, here's the scenario for the Security Council discussion.

US Delegation: A major project like this can only be handled by the private sector. So the Federal Government is giving its friends in the Defence industry $6,000 gigazillion to kick ass and sort it out.

UK Delegation (smiling poodle speaks): I would like to agree with our US friends. We in the UK have gained considerable expertise in developing standard-setting mechanisms and procedures for asteroid impact aversion strategies, and are very happy to place these at the disposal of our US friends with whom we have a special relationship

French Delegation: The project leader must be a French nominee, otherwise we will veto it.

Chinese Delegation: This misinformation is being put about by Western imperialists in order to mask their planned takeover of China via the Earth's core, as foreshadowed in "the China syndrome". We therefore reject any UN action on foot of the proposed resolution. However, we can offer investment opportunities and have a large, disciplined workforce with experience in major earthworks should the alarmist rumours prove to be well-founded.

Irish Delegation: As it might never happen, I am pleased to invite delegates to a reception in our Delegation rooms where the Chieftains will lead an informal session featuring many internationally acclaimed stars in a celebration of the last 6 billion years.