"Instead, a diplomat can be more effective in defending America's long term interests by acting as a conduit through which other nations can have a hand in managing America's power. The theory is that potential rivals are less likely to align themselves against power that they have some control over."
Oh, I get it. If we turn control of our country over to someone else, then they won't be motivated to move against us - because they already have control.
Idiots!
Here's my "deal" to Harry Ried and the Dems:
1. We nominate someone more to their liking.
2. Harry, the rest of the Dems (including their "new "ambassador),and the UN move to a European location more to my liking.