https://freerepublic.com/tag/chairmadean/ en-us Mon, 1 Aug 2005 18:02:02 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1454849/posts Today, in an unprecedented move, President Bush announced that he would use a recess appointment to install his embattled nominee John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations -- over the objection of Senate Democrats and many Republicans. The appointment comes amid unanswered questions regarding Bolton's involvement in an ongoing State Department probe about the use of false intelligence. Bush's decision to circumvent bipartisan opposition to Bolton is another example of the White House's willingness to abuse their power and silence critics in an effort to reward loyal political allies, even at the expense of America's international stature and national... DNC via US Newswire https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1454849/posts#comment Mon, 1 Aug 2005 18:02:02 GMT