Bolt-On Bullshit

If effectivess were a measure of how badly you've pissed off the rest of the world, Bolton could only be considered highly effective. If, however, you prefer an ambassador who is truly "a uniter, not a divider" (the UN is, after all, supposed to be the "United Nations"), Bolton has been an unmitigated disaster. Dems should use some of that dry powder on this one.

Democrats Criticize Bolton as Ineffective

Senate Democrats unleashed a sharp volley of criticism of President Bush's foreign policy yesterday, arguing that John R. Bolton has done more harm than good as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and does not deserve an extended term. If Bolton's style were less divisive, they said, he might have achieved more reforms at the United Nations and tougher sanctions against Hezbollah and North Korea.

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