March 07, 2005

The headlines from the Leftist MSM about the nomination of Josh Bolton as the U.S. rep to the U.N. are a hoot!
Here's Al-Reuters:
Hawkish Bolton Nominated as U.N. Ambassador
Their "story" actually says this:

Bolton, who has been a leading hawk against Iran and North Korea as the top arms control policies diplomat, has complained the United Nations does not take strong enough action against such nations. He also is a leading critic of international treaties.

Bolton's nomination, which must be confirmed by the Senate, shocked diplomats at the United Nations.

Can't you hear those worms, weasels and thugs in the UN right now: "Oh, no! Not Bolton! He hates us!"
LOL
But for the really hilarious coverage of the story, you've gotta love the BBC's version:

Bush names hardliner as UN envoy

President George W Bush has named Undersecretary of State John Bolton as his choice to be US ambassador to the United Nations.

Mr Bolton, currently the US top arms control expert, is known to be a harsh critic of the UN.
[Given their recently exposed scam of Saddam's Oil-for-Food program, sex crimes by UN "peacekeepers" in the Congo, and their utter uselessness coordinating tsunami relief, I'd say they give Mr. Bolton plenty to be critical about!--Jen]

His appointment is likely to be seen as highly controversial, says the BBC's state department correspondent.
[Viva Bush!
I love it when he gets up the noses of the Left and the Democrats!]
[...]
He [Bolton] has been a leading hawk on Iran, Iraq and North Korea, admired by many Republicans and neo-conservatives, but not seen as particularly close to former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
[Hey, BBC! Guess what?! Powell ain't Sec State anymore!
There's a new Warrior Princess in town.]

He has in past been quoted as saying there is no such thing as the United Nations.

He also reportedly said in 1994 that it would not make any difference if the UN headquarters in New York lost 10 of its storeys.
[BWAHAHAHAHA to both of those quoted statements!
Too, too funny and too accurate.]

He has recently been involved in multilateral talks with North Korea over its nuclear programme.

Mr Bolton has often accused UN bodies of not taking a tough enough stance against nations such as Iran and North Korea.

He recently described North Korea's uranium programme as "an 800lb gorilla sitting at the table" that could not be ignored.

His public denunciation of North Korea's nuclear weapons programme prompted Pyongyang to refuse to deal with him.

But a US government official insisted Mr Bolton would work well at the UN.

If we still have to have that albatross UN hung around our necks, Bolton sounds like the PERFECT guy to be our representative...or he'll be in the vortex of the Perfect Storm.
Go get 'em, Mr. NeoCon Warmonger!
Iran and North Korea are still a problem, as our Dr. Rice's "outposts of tyranny."