August 3, 200521 yr I think that Bush really hurt his credibility by recess-appointing Bolton, most likely because he knew he couldn't get the votes to pass him normally. In addition, he can only serve in the position for 18 months as a recess appointee.
August 3, 200521 yr Yeah because Bush is the FIRST Pres. to use a recess appointment. The Dems should be ashamed of themselves for using a filibuster and not having anyone in the UN representing the US. The guy was gonna get the position the Dems just like to play politics. The Dems will do anything to keep things stagnant. They dont want ANYTHING to get done, all they want to do is bitch and moan.
August 3, 200521 yr Ummm, when there are questions about a guys past, you want to know everything about him. And it was a sleazy move. Considering the White House using "Executive Privelage" to keep records on Bolton from entering the Senate. Nixon-esque move.
August 3, 200521 yr Author Yeah because Bush is the FIRST Pres. to use a recess appointment. The Dems should be ashamed of themselves for using a filibuster and not having anyone in the UN representing the US. The guy was gonna get the position the Dems just like to play politics. The Dems will do anything to keep things stagnant. They dont want ANYTHING to get done, all they want to do is bitch and moan. 887360[/snapback] You seem to be forgetting that because the Democrats are the minority party, they have very little say in politics right now. I can guarantee that Republicans would use the same tactics if they were the minority party. There's nothing wrong with the filibuster anyway, it has been used for almost two centuries now in our Congress. I would also extremely disagree with the notion that Democrats just want to keep things from getting done. That's just a stupid comment, which has absolutely no basis.
August 3, 200521 yr Yeah because Bush is the FIRST Pres. to use a recess appointment. The Dems should be ashamed of themselves for using a filibuster and not having anyone in the UN representing the US. The guy was gonna get the position the Dems just like to play politics. The Dems will do anything to keep things stagnant. They dont want ANYTHING to get done, all they want to do is bitch and moan. 887360[/snapback] They only stopped the appointment because papers written by him were being withheld. Doesnt it concern you that something about this guy is being withheld and hidden? You should be proud that the democrats are doing their due diligence. I guess all that matters is strict loyalty to your leader.
August 4, 200521 yr Whether you think Bolton is the man or not , it is going to take alot more than Bolton to change the UN . The United Nations is a corrupt institution that has done more to prop up dictators than it has to help the worlds poor. I am overwhelmed by the UN's response to the crisis in Niger , good job Kofi keep lining yours and your sons pockets while millions of people are starving. The UN is a waste of money and time and carries no legitimacy seriously why do we waste our time with them?????
August 4, 200521 yr Whether you think Bolton is the man or not , it is going to take alot more than Bolton to change the UN . The United Nations is a corrupt institution that has done more to prop up dictators than it has to help the worlds poor. I am overwhelmed by the UN's response to the crisis in Niger , good job Kofi keep lining yours and your sons pockets while millions of people are starving. The UN is a waste of money and time and carries no legitimacy seriously why do we waste our time with them????? 888788[/snapback] I wholeheartedly agree with you. But its the principle about Bolton that pisses us off more.
August 4, 200521 yr Author What I find stupid is the fact that this guy once said that the UN is useless, not exactly the person you want representing you.
August 4, 200521 yr What I find stupid is the fact that this guy once said that the UN is useless, not exactly the person you want representing you. 888877[/snapback] It is useless...the place needs reform and thats what he is in there to help do.
August 4, 200521 yr Yeah because Bush is the FIRST Pres. to use a recess appointment.? The Dems should be ashamed of themselves for using a filibuster and not having anyone in the UN representing the US.? The guy was gonna get the position the Dems just like to play politics.? The Dems will do anything to keep things stagnant.? They dont want ANYTHING to get done, all they want to do is bitch and moan. 887360[/snapback] this guy is AGAINST the UN! Hes been quoted saying that he thinks its pointless, a joke.. 'the dems'... bah...
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