The Wrong Bolton

There are precious few moments in life when one prefers Michael Bolton. Here's one...

John Bolton, Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, has been named by Bush II to the position of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., a very sensitive position these days insofar as this person assumes the role of ambassador to the world. In many ways, John Bolton is the administration's perfect candidate for this spot. He has shown nothing but brazen contempt for the U.N. and any attempt by countries other than "the one that matters" to decide anything. In short, John Bolton would have the U.N. razed to the ground. I imagine he's the kind of guy who sweves around crossing guards on the way to work as well. If there is one lesson the administration taught us in the recent Iraq invasion, it's that though reference to the authority of the U.N. is a convenient rhetorical appeal, might makes right in the end. The rest is, well, a speed bump.

Check out this video clip from GlobalSolutions.org. Imperial hubris on parade. Everything but the stiff-armed solute.

This is why, as I say, there are some times in life when we look to Michael Bolton for inspiration. Along with Michael, I would like to ask the world the musical question...

How can we be lovers if we can't be friends?
How can we start over when the fighting never ends?