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AGENDA21 Donating Member (862 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:00 PM
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Bolton: Iran test of United Nations
PHILADELPHIA, April 22 (UPI) -- John Bolton, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, believes the Iran nuclear program crisis is a crucial test for the world body.

Bolton addressed the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

"If the Security Council can't deal with that threat, then you have to ask yourself what utility the Security Council would be in dealing with terrorism and weapons of mass destruction," Bolton said.

Earlier in the day, the ambassador met with the Inquirer editorial board. He suggested that the United Nations' ability to deal with Iran is linked to its ability to reform its operations and said both are hampered by anti-western sentiment.

http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/8755
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saltpoint Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:03 PM
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1. I would no more consult John Bolton on diplomacy
than I would ask Al Capone about tenderness.
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William Seger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:04 PM
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2. Oh, great, another "test" of the UN
"Go along with the U.S. or be declared irrelevant."

Unbelievable audacity these neocon MFers have, to follow the same script.
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:09 PM
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3. The real test is - Can the UN survive Bolton?
The sooner that man is booted out of the UN Headquaters, the better.

It would be good to see all the member nations applauding during the General Assembly on that day...
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:12 PM
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4. Translation: Shut the fuck up and do what we want
The UN NEVER should have appeased these Hitlerian Busheviks in the first place.

The Sitzkrieg after the Iraq/Poland Invasion is almost over. Now Phase II into Iran/the Low Countries will soon be beginning.

Look out for 9-11 MIHOP #2 coming soon!
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Hokie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:19 PM
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5. Remember Bolton was never confirmed
Bolton was one of Shrub's many recess appoints that Congress lacks the guts to address. Why is he still there anyway?
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Sinti Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 04:22 PM
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6. OMFG - it's Groundhog Day - how do you stop this train wreck? n/t
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