A tough act to follow
So, who should Mr. Bush nominate to be UN ambassador?
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The good news just keeps on coming these days. John Bolton has tendered his resignation, and President Bush has "reluctantly" accepted it. I admit to a little frustraton with Mr. Bush on this; while I know confirming Mr. Bolton in a Democrat-controlled senate was an uphill battle, the President had signalled that he was ready to fight for his man. And I for one would be willing to fight along side him. The conflict could have been an opportunity to ask senators exactly what they were voting against when they opposed Mr. Bolton. Support for Israel? Intervention in Darfur? Reform at the UN?
Now we will not have the opportunity to ask these questions. But there will be another nominee for the post, and I think this is a critical moment for Mr. Bush. Who will he pick? Who should he pick? And what message will this selection send about the last two years of his administration?
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You’re a persistent cuss, pilgrim.
John Wayne to Jimmy Stewart in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Bush should give the Senate someone that they're sure to be able to confirm: Maya Angelou. She will stand up for U.S. interests against the internationalist/globalists who want to control the Internet, subject U.S. soldiers and civilians to an International Criminal Court for war crimes trials, apply international law to U.S. gun manufacturers and private citizens, bypass the electoral process by working through mayors nationwide to pass their global warming agenda, require the United States to give 0.7% of its GDP to eliminating world poverty, and force the United States to buy into a carbon cap n' trade Monopoly money scheme that will benefit the leftist governments in South America. She will help to make sure that the French are the largest beneficiaries of America finally coming to its senses. America's "bad old days" of pushing Kofi Annan around with cowboy swagger, imperalism, warmongering, and selfish robber-baron capitalism are over for good.
Here, look at her credentials:
Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.
She knows why the caged bird sings, and so Bush should nominate her immediately.
suggest him. His former employer is too busy becoming our biggest moonbat ex-president, so he is unavailable. And let's face it, if someone the caliber of Josh Bolton couldn't be confirmed by a Republican-dominated Senate, how could we expect someone better than Maya or Jimmy?
Be the point man for Angelou's nomination. Kennedy has been waiting since at least 2003 for the Administrations "Come To Jesus" moment, and as we all know, Maya Angelou is the closest person to the Messiah that we could hope to nominate for our Ambassadorship at the U.N.
And if Maya is too busy, I would suggest Whoopi Goldberg as an alternate. She hasn't had a solid movie gig in a while, so I'll bet she's ready to step out onto the international stage in a big way. Think of it: Whoopi could bring Robin Williams and Billy Crystal in on a rotating, freelance basis to act as ombudsmen when the debate at the U.N. gets all stuffy and hidebound over things like peacekeeping forces, AIDS money, and that pernicious "trafficking in women and children for the purposes of sexual exploitation" thing.
In the absence of Maya's riveting and moving poetry to soothe their consciences, I'm convinced that the U.N. could do almost as well with a few good laughs.
since it is obvious Congress is not interested in sending someone serious to support our interest. I nominate Pauly Shore. Even when he makes you cry, at least you know HE WAS TRYING TO BE FUNNY... unlike the other comedians at the UN.
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Why settle for just comedy (or the Pauly Shore facsimile thereof)? George Bush could make history with the first dual appointment to the post and nominate Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Not only are they funny, but they have a track record of addressing international relations. Besides, one of the theories on why the GOP lost the election was that they lost the South Park conservatives. What better way to get them back than with this appointment?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6576395
You’re a persistent cuss, pilgrim.
John Wayne to Jimmy Stewart in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Bolten's resignation is yet another reason that I, like I'm sure a lot of peopel, will be very reluctant to support the NRSC and for that matter the RNC in the near and likely distant future. I'm not haven't followed the particulars all that much but from what I understand Chafee WORM - RI, was one of the roadblocks to confirmation. Yet the NRSC blindly supported the fool because "he's the only Republican that can win RI".
I wholeheartedly agree that when the President does things such as this and firing Rumsfeld after standing up for them in the recent past, it really doesn't bode well for my confidence in him and it further demoralizes the party. I realize Rumsfeld "resigned", but finally accepting a resignation after its submitted in the past on several occassions is tantamount to being fired. I voted for the President because he was steadfast and did what he believed was best despite the consequences (electoral or otherwise), I haven't seen that side of the President for many months now.
I'm sure the "advise and consent" the democrats are looking for is more similar to a short list of who they will accept, not who the President would like in the chair. Just what we need another bed wetting liberal to "stand up" (or against depending on how you look at it) for the American people at the UN. Bolten was and still remains the best man for the job and I wish the President had the intestinal fortitude to stand by him.
Truly the second biggest post-election loss after Rumsfeld. :-(
It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year...but this has me quite glum.
Josh Bolton was a man who defied labels. He probably wasn't a neo-con but he also understood the need to take the fight to the enemy. I still don't know his view on social issues and could care less. At the end of the day, though, he was a very thoughtful man who pointed out the weaknesses of the UN. In all the criticism I read of Bolton, very little focused on his competence while at the UN (magnified by the conversion of a certain teary-eyed Ohio senator after Bolton proved his worth). In fact, it probably was the competence of Bolton that humiliated the Joe Bidens and other Senate windbags enough to obstruct him.
Two good men down...I shudder to think how many more will go.
...Josh Bolten and John Bolton are two different people.
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President Bush should not nominate anyone. He should let some career diplomat serve as the acting "Ambassador: for the next two years and four months. It would signal to the conservatives that the UN is really not very important and it would avoid a fight with the Senate.
Appointing anyone after January is a no win situation with President Bush and he should avoid the fight.
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lots of qualified folks available who W could/should nominate, though none will be as good as Bolton was...
but, given the direction of this administration, I wouldn't be even a teeny bit surprised if the replacement isn't Lincoln Chafee...not one bit surprised
can you tell that maybe I've lost all faith in W?
How about Rick Santorum?
The bad news: Conservatism is hard to sell. The good news is that it works.
I don't think that the dems would have the guts to filibuster him. Assuming he can pick up one democrat, he'll get confirmed.
That should be fairly easy with about 5 or 6 democrats who personally like the guy.
And a couple others like Ben Nelson that don't play the filibuster game.
Drudge is reporting that George Mitchell is on the short list. God help us. Weren't the "senior statesmen" in the Fabulous Baker Boys bad enough?
I thought he was busy finding out "if" there was a steroid problem in Major League Baseball over the last 15 years.
than serving in the UN.
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I nominate Jessie Helms. (!)
http://corner.nationalreview.com/
National Review is suggesting Claudia Rosett for UN Ambassador, who did a lot of the digging in uncovering the UN Oil-for-Food Scandal. If we can't get Santorum, she would be a great choice.
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Does he speak Arabic? I rather like the idea of the US Ambassador addressing the General Assembly in Arabic?
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I bet the Dems wish list is:
Jimmy Carter - appeaser w/ proven track record of doing so
Bill Clinton - wouldnt his dream job be Sec Gen some day?
If you most often find yourself arguing the exceptions rather than the rule you just might be on your own slippery slope to irrelevance. -CommonCents
conumdrum which confused so many. In fact, I think the President should go ahead and nominate Josh Bolten, his Chief of Staff, to be UN Ambassador. Half the country thinks he already has the job.
The smart move by President Bush? Joe Lieberman.
Would the Senate dare to turn him down? I think not. Would Gov Rell appoint a decent Republican replacement? Hope so.
The probable one? Jim Leach, Mitchell, some other RINO or some foreign policy Dem.
I'm actually more interested in what John Bolton is going to do now. He will probably get some appointment that doesn't require confirmation. I, however, would love to see him run for office. He's the kind of Republican we need in Congress. I believe he lives in Connecticut...so when is Chris Dodd up for re-election?
Great idea. But the chances of his accepting the job are close to zero.
Quentin Langley
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He merely informed the President that he was no longer seeking a permanent appointment after his recess appointment ends. No formal resignation was tendered, and he is going to end his term.
Using the term "resignation" is not only false, it also plays into the media talking point regarding Bush administration defectors, rather than place the focus where it should be -- on a Senate which refuses to put appointees through the confirmation process.
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