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Showing posts with label People Bolton-John Bolton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label People Bolton-John Bolton. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: Will The Left Apologize To Bolton?
On May 20, 2009, John Bolton wrote an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal titled "Get Ready for Another North Korean Nuke Test" in which he noted that the complacency of the Obama administration about North Korea's nuclear ambitions (and Iran's) was misplaced:
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As usual, the Left lashed out at Bolton, who may be third after George Bush and Dick Cheney in being portrayed as crazy and paranoid. Bolton has been derided as "the neocon's neocon" who "laps up the hosannas of fellow knuckle-draggers."
Allison Kilkenny at Huffington Post applied the left-wing attack on Bolton specifically as to Bolton's North Korea position, in a post titled, Update: John Bolton Still Crazy:
Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: Will The Left Apologize To Bolton? May 25, 2009
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
20070102 UN Sec Ban to fill two UN posts this wk with controversy
UN Sec Ban to fill two UN posts this wk with controversy
January 2nd, 2007 – January 4th, 2007
Fox News is carrying an Associated Press article on its web site that indicates that when former United Nations secretary Kofi Annan left the building, we may have gone from the frying pan to the fire.
Add to our woes with the UN is the fact that we no longer have the calibre of individual in former UN ambassador John Bolton to look after our best interests…
New Secretary-General to Fill 2 U.N. Posts This Week, Could Bring Controversy
By Liza Porteus, Tuesday, January 02, 2007
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,240800,00.html
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
AP NEW YORK — New Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expected to announce his picks for two of the top posts vacant at the United Nations this week, a spokeswoman said Tuesday — and one of those choices could be controversial.
Ban, the former foreign minister of
The administration and management job traditionally has gone to an American, but this time, it could be different.
Press reports over the weekend indicated that Ban might choose Alicia Barcena of Mexico to head up the administration and management office, but that report has not been confirmed. Barcena is the former chief of staff of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who left that position late last year, making way for Ban.
The appointment of a non-American to the job would be a "disaster" for the U.S.-led effort to reform the U.N., according to one U.N. official.
Read the rest of the article here. Prepare to be annoyed.
For more reading go here: Bolton US Amb to the UN John, UN
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Monday, December 04, 2006
20061204 Bolton Submits Notice
UPDATE: Fellow Maryland Blogger Alliance member, The Baltimore Reporter shares his thoughts: Bolton Out
UPDATE: It is only fair to call to your attention that Crablaw and Joisting for Justice disagree with me about Senator-elect James Webb… I really respect their opinions and they articulate their views compellingly, colorfully and persuasively and it is only appropriate that you should also read their posts, for balance. Especially since I don’t feel really balanced at the moment over the John Bolton matter. It only makes my colleagues more human and likable when they are like - - soooo wrong on the “James Webb matter.” I’ll feel better in the morning. Some spiced walnuts would help.
Fox News wrote a story on the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton’s resignation that simply puts an exclamation mark on this whole sad and sorry Kabuki Morals Play.
As much as the resignation caught many of us by surprise - - it was to be expected. Much of the conversation by the Democrats about bi-partisanship is just that – cheap and empty talk; so that they may get the sycophant mainstream media writing cheery, sugarcoated stories about how wonderful and magnanimous they are going to be after the last election.
Virginia Senator-elect James Webb only served as iconography for the personal animus many of the Democrats feel for President George W. Bush, when he was rude to the president, as reported by Michael D. Shear, a Washington Post Staff Writer on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. George Will said it best: “Jim Webb is not what Washington needs more of.”
We are all entitled to our feelings; however respect for the office requires folks to at least be cold and professional.
Former Marine James Webb is certainly entitled to his disagreement with the president and there are few folks who have earned as wide a berth as Senator-elect Webb, as a result of his courageous service in Vietnam and by way of the fact that his son is currently serving in Iraq.
Parleyed carefully, Senator-elect could have been extraordinarily compelling and persuasive in helping develop and fashion a very necessary course correction in Iraq.
He squandered that opportunity by acting-out on his personally feelings. It was behavior unbecoming an officer and a Marine.
The Bolton resignation just throws salt in a wound started by Senator-elect Webb that many of us were willing to overlook, including this writer, because of the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there will be more slings and arrows and insults to come and once again, a self perpetuating and vicious cycle of attacks and reprisals will be rekindled in a city where they eat their young and look longingly for someone innocent for desert, just for pleasure of watching someone suffer.
If Ambassador Bolton’s nomination were to have made it out of the committee, the Senate would’ve confirmed. He is eminently qualified for the job and has performed admirably since his recess appointment a year ago.
In the Fox news story, “Bolton Submits Notice Ending Service When Recess Appointment Expires,” White House Press Secretary Tony Snow said it well:
"You know, 58 senators have been on record as being for this guy and he can't get a vote. He has been incredibly successful as our U.N. ambassador, he has a record that everybody ought to be proud of, and instead he can't get a vote. And that is just ridiculous."
The president’s remarks as quoted in the Fox News article also resonated:
"It is with deep regret that I accept John Bolton's decision to end his service in the administration as Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations when his commission expires… "I am deeply disappointed that a handful of United States senators prevented Ambassador Bolton from receiving the up-or-down vote he deserved in the Senate. They chose to obstruct his confirmation, even though he enjoys majority support in the Senate, and even though their tactics will disrupt our diplomatic work at a sensitive and important time. This stubborn obstructionism ill-serves our country and discourages men and women of talent from serving their nation."
Not to be overlooked was Sen. George Voinovich’s commentary:
Bolton supporters, even some late to the game, also expressed disappointment. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had objected to Bolton when he was up for consideration in the Senate panel. But after Bolton served for a year in the recess appointment, Voinovich said he was impressed by how effective Bolton had been.
"I am very disappointed that John Bolton will not continue in his role as ambassador to the United Nations," Voinovich said Monday. "Given the fragile nature of the world situation and the critical task of reforming the U.N., he should have been given an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor.
"I'm extremely concerned with him leaving since he's been so deeply involved with the situations in Iran, Syria, Lebanon and North Korea and has been working in concert with fellow ambassadors toward true U.N. reform," Voinovich said.
But Senator John McCain really has the final word:
Other Republicans, including Arizona Sen. John McCain, said Bolton's departure is a loss for the United States and a terrible commentary about the state of politics in Washington.
Bolton's "resignation today is less a commentary on Mr. Bolton than on the state of affairs in the U.S. Senate. For over a year, Democrats blocked his nomination in the Foreign Relations Committee, preventing an up or down vote on the Senate floor. In so doing, they have deprived America of the right man at the right time at the U.N.," McCain said.
Memo to incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware and Senator John Kerry - - just shove it.
On this one, coupled with how the president’s two Supreme Court nominees were treated; at some point in the future, if some Republican members of Congress want to get in touch with their feelings on a future critical issue brought forth by the Dems, that is really important to them; I will be more than willing to turn a blind eye.
Something this egregious must have consequences.
Kevin
As much as the resignation caught many of us by surprise - - it was to be expected. Much of the conversation by the Democrats about bi-partisanship is just that – cheap and empty talk; so that they may get the sycophant mainstream media writing cheery, sugarcoated stories about how wonderful and magnanimous they are going to be after the last election.
Virginia Senator-elect James Webb only served as iconography for the personal animus many of the Democrats feel for President George W. Bush, when he was rude to the president, as reported by Michael D. Shear, a Washington Post Staff Writer on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. George Will said it best: “Jim Webb is not what Washington needs more of.”
We are all entitled to our feelings; however respect for the office requires folks to at least be cold and professional.
Former Marine James Webb is certainly entitled to his disagreement with the president and there are few folks who have earned as wide a berth as Senator-elect Webb, as a result of his courageous service in Vietnam and by way of the fact that his son is currently serving in Iraq.
Parleyed carefully, Senator-elect could have been extraordinarily compelling and persuasive in helping develop and fashion a very necessary course correction in Iraq.
He squandered that opportunity by acting-out on his personally feelings. It was behavior unbecoming an officer and a Marine.
The Bolton resignation just throws salt in a wound started by Senator-elect Webb that many of us were willing to overlook, including this writer, because of the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there will be more slings and arrows and insults to come and once again, a self perpetuating and vicious cycle of attacks and reprisals will be rekindled in a city where they eat their young and look longingly for someone innocent for desert, just for pleasure of watching someone suffer.
If Ambassador Bolton’s nomination were to have made it out of the committee, the Senate would’ve confirmed. He is eminently qualified for the job and has performed admirably since his recess appointment a year ago.
In the Fox news story, “Bolton Submits Notice Ending Service When Recess Appointment Expires,” White House Press Secretary Tony Snow said it well:
"You know, 58 senators have been on record as being for this guy and he can't get a vote. He has been incredibly successful as our U.N. ambassador, he has a record that everybody ought to be proud of, and instead he can't get a vote. And that is just ridiculous."
The president’s remarks as quoted in the Fox News article also resonated:
"It is with deep regret that I accept John Bolton's decision to end his service in the administration as Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations when his commission expires… "I am deeply disappointed that a handful of United States senators prevented Ambassador Bolton from receiving the up-or-down vote he deserved in the Senate. They chose to obstruct his confirmation, even though he enjoys majority support in the Senate, and even though their tactics will disrupt our diplomatic work at a sensitive and important time. This stubborn obstructionism ill-serves our country and discourages men and women of talent from serving their nation."
Not to be overlooked was Sen. George Voinovich’s commentary:
Bolton supporters, even some late to the game, also expressed disappointment. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had objected to Bolton when he was up for consideration in the Senate panel. But after Bolton served for a year in the recess appointment, Voinovich said he was impressed by how effective Bolton had been.
"I am very disappointed that John Bolton will not continue in his role as ambassador to the United Nations," Voinovich said Monday. "Given the fragile nature of the world situation and the critical task of reforming the U.N., he should have been given an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor.
"I'm extremely concerned with him leaving since he's been so deeply involved with the situations in Iran, Syria, Lebanon and North Korea and has been working in concert with fellow ambassadors toward true U.N. reform," Voinovich said.
But Senator John McCain really has the final word:
Other Republicans, including Arizona Sen. John McCain, said Bolton's departure is a loss for the United States and a terrible commentary about the state of politics in Washington.
Bolton's "resignation today is less a commentary on Mr. Bolton than on the state of affairs in the U.S. Senate. For over a year, Democrats blocked his nomination in the Foreign Relations Committee, preventing an up or down vote on the Senate floor. In so doing, they have deprived America of the right man at the right time at the U.N.," McCain said.
Memo to incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware and Senator John Kerry - - just shove it.
On this one, coupled with how the president’s two Supreme Court nominees were treated; at some point in the future, if some Republican members of Congress want to get in touch with their feelings on a future critical issue brought forth by the Dems, that is really important to them; I will be more than willing to turn a blind eye.
Something this egregious must have consequences.
Kevin
20061204 UN Ambassador John Bolton calls it quits
UN Ambassador John Bolton calls it quitsDecember 4, 2006
Hat Tip: Mrs. Owl
In what is being suggested is a surprise move, Baltimore born and raised and McDonogh graduate, John Bolton, has announced his resignation as U.S. Ambassador to the UN.
This is not a step in the correct direction as we attempt to adjust our course in Iraq and continue to face threats and challenges to our national security on a world-wide scale – and the UN always seems ready and willing to aid and abet those who have the worst intentions for the United States and Israel..
Down the road, should we ever have a Democrat president, this is one for which we need to retain an acurate memory - - as it is petty liberal partisan politics at its worse.
Perhaps the next time the Republican leadership in Congress wants to give a pass to a Democratic president’s nomination out of deference to the president and in the interest of comity; this needs to be remembered.
For previous posts on Ambassador Bolton click here.
For Maryland Blogger Alliance member, Soccer Dad’s past in-depth analysis – go here.
For my take on Ambassador Bolton in The Tentacle, please read:
August 2, 2006, Confirm Joltin' John Bolton , Kevin E. Dayhoff: “On March 7, 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Baltimorean John R. Bolton to be the United States ambassador to the United Nations. It is time for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - as well as the entire upper chamber - to confirm our Maryland-bred leadership in the U.N…”
MSNBC says, “John Bolton resigns as ambassador to U.N.,” and has a video…
Meanwhile Fox News is carrying the Associated Press story.
For CBS’s left-leaning take: “U.N. Ambassador John Bolton To Step Down:”
(CBS/AP) Unable to win Senate confirmation, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will step down when his recess appointment expires soon, the White House said Monday.
The White House had argued in recent weeks that Bolton had demonstrated his value and professionalism in the job and deserved to be confirmed. But even a Senate still in Republican hands didn't have the numbers to make it happen, CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller reports.
Bolton's nomination has languished in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for more than a year, blocked by Democrats and several Republicans. Sen. Lincoln Chafee, a moderate Republican who lost in the midterm elections Nov. 7 that swept Democrats to power in both houses of Congress, was adamantly opposed to Bolton.
President Bush gave Bolton the job temporarily in August 2005, while Congress was in recess. But the appointment expires when Congress formally adjourns, no later than early January.
Although Mr. Bush could not give Bolton another recess appointment, the White House was believed to be exploring other ways of keeping him in the job, perhaps by giving him a title other than ambassador. But Bolton informed the White House he intended to leave when his current appointment expires, White House deputy press secretary Dana Perino said.
Mr. Bush planned to meet with Bolton and his wife later Monday in the Oval Office.
As late as last month, Mr. Bush, through his top aides, said he would not relent in his defense of Bolton, despite unwavering opposition from Democrats who view Bolton as too combative for international diplomacy.
The White House resubmitted Bolton's nomination last month. But with Democrats capturing control of the next Congress, his chances of winning confirmation appeared slight. The incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Democratic Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, said he saw "no point in considering Mr. Bolton's nomination again."
Actually, I see no point in Senator Biden. What a waste.
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Saturday, November 25, 2006
20061125 Soccer Dad’s Intelligent update on John Bolton confirmation
Soccer Dad’s Intelligent update on John Bolton confirmation
November 25th, 2006
As a follow-up to 20061119 John Bolton and his recent remarks on the UN, Soccer Dad weighs in with some comprehensive and intelligent commentary in the matter of confirming U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.
Please find it here. “Bolton for the Door.”
And previously, he had called to my attention some additional information and commentary sources:
Martin Peretz's take on Bolton: http://www.tnr.com/doc.mhtml?i=20060828&s=peretz082806
or here
http://jewishworldreview.com/0806/peretz_bolton.php3
Thanks a bunch Soccer Dad.
Kevin
November 25th, 2006
As a follow-up to 20061119 John Bolton and his recent remarks on the UN, Soccer Dad weighs in with some comprehensive and intelligent commentary in the matter of confirming U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.
Please find it here. “Bolton for the Door.”
And previously, he had called to my attention some additional information and commentary sources:
Martin Peretz's take on Bolton: http://www.tnr.com/doc.mhtml?i=20060828&s=peretz082806
or here
http://jewishworldreview.com/0806/peretz_bolton.php3
Thanks a bunch Soccer Dad.
Kevin
Monday, November 20, 2006
20061119 John Bolton and his recent remarks on the UN
John Bolton and his recent remarks on the UN
November 19th, 2006
November 19th, 2006
Baltimore native John Bolton has once again called to our attention the lunacy of the UN.
The Baltimore Reporter has a must read post on the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton: “Wow, read this:.”
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, launched a scathing attack on the United Nations Friday.
Read the rest here. It is well worth the time…
The Baltimore Reporter concludes with:
“And the Dems want to get rid of this guy! As Curt said, the United Nations continues to make a mockery of themselves with these self-serving resolutions brought on by some of the worst of the worst on this planet. He could not be more right. He could not be more right. How many resolutions has there been against Palestine and Hezbollah compared to Israel?
The UN should either be reformed or shut down. And only a man like Bolton will do it.”
I’ll add one more “should.” In my August 2, 2006 Tentacle column, I wrote: “Confirm Joltin' John Bolton:”
“On March 7, 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Baltimorean John R. Bolton to be the United States ambassador to the United Nations. It is time for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - as well as the entire upper chamber - to confirm our Maryland-bred leadership in the U.N…”
Read the rest here.
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA. E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org http://www.thetentacle.com/ Westminster Eagle Opinion and Winchester Report http://www.thewestminstereagle.com/ www.kevindayhoff.com has moved to http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
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