Putting the Bolton thing into perspective

Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive, wrote an interesting article in response to Bush's recess appointment of John Bolton.

Some excerpts:
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Bolton represents, in his bullying personality, the bullying approach that so typifies Bush’s manner in the world.

Bolton represents, in his false testimony to the Senate, the deceitfulness that is the trademark of this crowd.

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The decision to go forward with the Bolton appointment, without Senate approval and despite his demonstrable, monumental lack of qualifications, is the Bush-Cheney way.

It’s macho, in your face, unilateral, we don’t give a damn, we’re doing it our way, and if you don’t like it, tough.

That’s the style that got the United States into Iraq and into the torture scandal.

And that same style will now be on display for 18 months in the detestable person of John Bolton.

This is the America of George Bush.

Let the world, and the citizens of this country, see it for what it is.
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