I think it is time that the Dems let the GOP confirm Bolton. We have already won in showing the entire world what wingnuts this administration has put in place.
Dems should vote against him but let the Rethugs confirm him.
Afterwhich, every time Bolton makes an ass out of himself and the country we can point to the fact that the Dems tried to warn the country but the Rethugs insisted on having this jackass represent the US to the world.
Also, with Dem assholes like Kerry on the commission it has the effect of letting them think that they have carte blanche just because they decided once in a blue moon to show some testicular fortitude. Kerry is a complete asshole thinking that his little show on this commission will some how make up for his asshole-ishness in regards to the wingnut pharmacist and now stabbing in the back the Mass civil unions bill.
If this is the trade off then give up Bolton. He will make an ass out of himself and the nation but the Democrats can not be blamed
This of course is tactical thinking. Generals accept the loss of battles to win wars.
And indeed, once you cross the threshold, who knows what may be on the other side. Nobody expected Harry Reid to be such an active and effective replacement for Daschle. (neither did the GOP he he)
But do we really want another blundering raging bull buffoon in the world forum?
It depends on whether you think the UN does any good or not…
WHo says the next nominee won’t be just as bad? Most likly considering this administration … it will be worse. So, what will the Dems do then?
Bolton is a jackass and everyone knows it. Yes the UN is important but the Democrats are only preventing this administration from making a serious mistake ONCE AGAIN.
The key is that the Democrats should rail against Bolton for every misstep he makes. This tactic will not work is the Dems do a kerry and concede EVERYTHING.
The Bush admin knew all about Bolton’s past. Did they nominate him as a distraction, knowing there would be a firestorm.
I agree, nominate the bullying bastard as the true face of the Bush administration and let other nations see it.
The unfortunate part of his nomination is that the American people deserve better. But as someone here has posted, the next nominee will be no better. Bush does not nominate good people.