More Commentary on the Bolton Nomination

A few more commentaries on the Bolton nomination to be US Ambassador to the UN.

David Corn writes that Bush Gives the UN the Finger. Corn also calls Bolton a "hard ass". Of course, Corn being as far left as he is, is another woshipper of the scandal plagued UN. Be warned as you read that you will have to endure plugs for Corn's blog and book.

The New York Times writes the Bolton is a weapons expert. The Time goes on to quote various politicians and diplomats. There is ths from Harry Reid:

""This is a disappointing choice and one that sends all the wrong signals," said Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic leader."

This sailor is wondering just what signals Harry would want sent to the UN? That their corrupt business as usual is fine?

Frank J. Gaffney Jr.at National Review Online, calls the Bolton nomination A Bolt of Good Sense. He concludes with this:

"In short, it would appear that the U.N.’s admirers recognize not only that George W. Bush is determined to shake things up on the East River, but that such a shakeup is in order. The savvier of them may also appreciate that John Bolton is uniquely capable of persuading the Republican majority in Congress that such an effort is worth making — and that it has a reasonable chance of rebuilding the United Nations into an institution worthy of further, generous American support and involvement. The price may be a sustained dose of tough love, but it is one that must be paid."

On the whole, considering those that are upset with this nomination and their reasons for being so, the Sailor is convinced that this is the right man for the job. - Sailor