BOLTON, BOLT-HIM, HER, THEM, AND NOW ME? ©

I believe in Karma; or in the axiom “What you do unto others will be done unto you.”

John Bolton righteously chose and chooses to continually demean, dismiss, and diminish others publicly. He did the same towards symbols, such as the United Nations, a symbol of global peace and unity. He is on record as saying, “The Secretariat Building in New York has 38 stories. If you lost 10 stories, today it wouldn't make a bit of difference.” Nonetheless, President George W. Bush nominated Mr. Bolton to serve as our Ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice strongly supports this choice; each speaks of his glorious qualifications. Bolton, himself, says that he is looking forward to the job.

Now, we await his approval. Some thought him a shoe-in. Yet, as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee assesses the man, they discover there is more to consider than the certificates that Mr. Bolton has earned.
Many of the man’s associates have voluntarily come forward to oppose this appointment. Numerous Bolton contacts have expressed, under oath, that they have witnessed Mr. Bolton’s abrasive demeanor. They have often observed or experienced this first hand.

Apparently, Bolton is well known for wishing to remove persons from their posts if they dare disagree with him. He has wanted to and worked to “bolt” many colleagues and subordinates from important positions, from their professions, and from his presence. Now, the tide has turned. The time is his! Now, there is talk of “bolting” him. Several members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are seriously considering voting against his appointment.

Those questioning the wisdom of this appointment are not only Democrats; some are Republicans. Members from each party have asked for a delay in the vote. According to The New York Times Ohio Republican Senator George Voinovich stated, “I don't feel comfortable voting today.” His offered that concerns were not political; he did not necessarily object to the opinionated philosophies of John R. Bolton. Voinovich expressed his concern for the “temperament” of the man.

Fellow Republican Senators Chafee and Hagel of Nebraska also voiced their reservations. Hagel was cautious. He offered his reluctance, stating that he may not support Bolton's nomination if it moves to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.

May I remind Bolton, that what we do unto others will ultimately be done unto us. Every moment is important, as is every entity. When you choose to be cruel to others, others will bring what may feel as cruelty into your own life.