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this issue is interesting mainly because we should finally see some white-hot partisan bickering in congress. the newly reintroduced judges (from committee, partisan line vote) to the floor will generate a simliar response. not that i'm looking forward to a fight, but we've been hearing so much about Legislative Showdown '05 it will be interesting actually to see how things pan out.
i'm not sure how much difference this guy would make one way or the other, the administration is already packed with like-minded individuals. however, it wouldn't be too surprising if his diplomatic skills are lacking. while i don't mind someone who is hardheaded and right, it is just as important to be able to convince others of the legitimacy of said position. recalling our last major UN escapade, the war, we held a position that was +/- a good idea...but the flawed presentation of the case failed to yield any converts. the result was not necessarily optimal for either the US or the UN. if bolton, an old school PNAC boy, also pushes ideas without bringing others on board, i don't know how successful he can be.
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