Belligerent Giant

Eh, I would analyze how dumb bolton's appointment was, but I don't have enough time. But as a summary, he's waltzing around the U.N. trying to protect U.S. power while at the same time undermine the international system. He is openly opposed to the U.N. measures and doesn't seem to even be willing to negotiate a compromise. As an ambASSador, Bolton sucks. End of story. The international system has been evolving ever since the 70s and now this redneck is trying to destroy it. So sad.

[[ Addendum by Christie ]]

Also from Washington Post, the lead editorial criticizes Bolton for picking petty fights, calling him UNdiplomatic:

JUST ABOUT EVERY head of state will be in New York for a U.N. summit two weeks from now, but the preparatory diplomacy has been anything but statesmanlike. John R. Bolton, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, has demanded a long list of changes to the summit document that, though sometimes defensible in substance, has been presented in such a way as to deepen mistrust and resentment of the United States......

The millennium goals appeal to donor governments as a way to mobilize political support for aid, and they appeal to leaders in developing countries. Why pick a fight over them?

Hm, I don't know. Oh wait... Because he's a disciple of the school of diplomacy that teaches unconditional U.S. superiority. Because he's had a LONG HISTORY of being a hostile SOB. Because he's Bush's little lapdog and will do whatever he can to make sure the big industries in the U.S. can save a few bucks from environmental standards.