A RINO's last gore

One of our most talented diplomats has announced today that he will resign his post as soon as his recess appointment expires in January. John Bolton, who has worked the unenviable job of UN ambassador, has pressed the United Nations body for resolute action as the other members, including Kofi Annan himself, have proven willing only to take bribes from dictators, dispute Israel's right to exist, and to thwart the efforts of the United States in the War on Terror. Bolton has remained diplomatic but firm in his negotiations. No one could have done the job better, in my humble opinion.
Today, the most infamous RINO (Republican In Name Only) in Washington, lame-duck Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, has decided to block a vote on Bolton's confirmation. As you might remember, President Bush nominated Bolton in August 2005. All nominations require Senate Approval and the Senate sends each diplomatic nominee to the Foreign Relations Committee that must vote to submit the nominee back to the floor for a final vote. Every Democrat opposed Bolton, so a single Republican could prevent him from receiving a confirmation vote on the Senate floor. Citing concerns over Bolton's diplomatic abilities, Senator Voinovich (R) of Ohio cast the vote blocking Bolton's nomination from reaching the floor in 2005, but President Bush installed Bolton on a recess nomination while Congress was not in session. About one month ago, Voinovich announced that he had changed his mind, approving Bolton's performance without reservations, and would vote for Bolton to receive a vote on the Senate floor. As soon as Voinovich reversed his stance, Chafee switched his vote from pro- to anti- confirmation, thus preserving the committee's block on Bolton. The Senator from the smallest state, who just got defeated for reelection, has developed a reputation as the most dependable back-stabber in the Senate. He has probably voted with the Democrats more often than he has with his own party. Even today, I am not sure what the Democrats object to about Bolton, aside from his position in favor of American sovereignty. During his confirmation hearings, they unveiled stories of Bolton as a tough boss, which hardly testifies to his abilities as a diplomat. I doubt that we want all of our bosses to be as affectionate to their employees as was our last Democrat president with his interns. Good riddance to Chafee. Many thanks to Bolton.