Idealism is for pussies

It looks like America is getting exactly the sort of prick we asked for with our new interim ambassador to the United Nations. Unconfirmed recess appointee John Bolton is demanding 750 changes be made to the UN’s blueprint of core values, which was unanimously accepted by all countries at the last major UN summit in 2000. Bolton’s demands include removing virtually all references to the Kyoto protocols and global warming, drastically reducing third-world aid, weakening the UN peacekeeping force, rolling back calls for nuclear disarmament and eliminating passages calling for a stronger General Assembly. Replacing them are an added emphasis on fighting terrorism and spreading democracy.

So way to go, Bush administration! At least one of your leaders is working this month.

Tags: politics