The Bolton Plan (another recess appointment, with a twist!)

Human Events ^ | October 3, 2006 | Human Events

[Petronski]

The Bolton Plan:

If Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R.-R.I.) continues thwarting a Senate vote to confirm John Bolton as the permanent U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the White House plans to make a second recess appointment of the embattled diplomat. According to an administration source who requested anonymity, if the Senate does not vote on Bolton before his current recess appointment expires December 18, the President will again name Bolton to the post during Congress’ post-election recess. In order for Bolton to be paid, however, he would also have to be appointed to a different position while his formal title would have to be changed. “Obviously, we would prefer a Senate vote and the almost-certain confirmation for John Bolton,” said the source.

[Petronski]

The part in bold is just so much

[Petronski]

Pinglist, please. ;OD

[Petronski]

See the DUmmies choke on their own bile. LOLOL

[sdillard]

This is easy.

Appoint him Deputy Ambassador.

Then don't appoint anyone Ambassador.

Done.

[bert]

I sort of like Plenipotentiary extroidinare. Last time I checked the salary was great and no confirmation was required.

[Petronski]

A second recess appointment is planned for John Bolton, according to Human Events. Back to the UN he goes, Chafee or no Chafee.



ROFLMAO

[RobbyS]

Bush keeps getting screwed by liberal Republicans. Too late he learns that they are men of bad faith.

[Toddsterpatriot]

I hate f'in RINOs!

[CWOJackson]

"Bush keeps getting screwed by liberal Republicans."

Time for some REAL leadership in the House and Senate.

[nickcarraway]

Any responses from people who said Chaffee would stop blocking Bolton. (And don't say anything about the election- if not a single Democrat was blocking Bolton, there was no way it could be used as a campaign issue)

[nickcarraway]

Schadenfreude? On the part of the left and Chaffee, you mean? Because this isn't something we should be happy about.

[Petronski]

We shouldn't be happy about Bolton getting to serve another two years whether the left wants him or not?

Of COURSE we should!

[scottdeus12]

Here's my favorite:

"Bolton can't receive a salary... but of course, Haliburton"

or:

"it's called a dictatorship for a reason. n/t"

or:

"what a bast**d"

what a bunch of losers......

[RedRover]

How about naming him Secretary General?

[Petronski]

Apparently Bolton stays whether the left wants him or not. Maybe you could apply a pinglist.

[bray]

How bout Debating Society Rep?

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[EveningStar]

misc ping

[CindyDawg]

Recess him to three positions. That way he gets a raise.

[deport]

In order for Bolton to be paid, however, he would also have to be appointed to a different position while his formal title would have to be changed.

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"Acting" should do the trick. Clinton did that with Bill Lann Lee making him 'Acting Attorney General-Civil Right Division'

[Petronski]

I like your style. LOL