American Voices

Bolton's UN Nomination

June 29, 2005 | ISSUE 41•26

The Senate continues to debate John Bolton's nomination for UN ambassador, with Bush threatening to appoint him in spite of their concerns. What do you think?

  • Man, if the Democrats are going to block every terrible idea Bush has, nothing's ever going to get done in Washington.

    Mindy Biancardi
    Designer

  • Appointing Bolton to the UN is like appointing a fish to ride a bicycle that he hates and wishes to destroy.

    Seth Johnson
    Systems Analyst

  • He may look gruff, but I'm sure he's quite warm and grandfatherly once you get to know him. We're talking about Wilford Brimley, right?

    David Wilcox
    Desk Clerk

  • It's amazing! I've been following this story from day one, and I still don't give a shit.

    Kevin Mouton
    Sportscaster

  • Some people say I look like John Bolton. You see the resemblance? No? It's the mustache.

    Brian Dixon
    Optician

  • All these problems stem from the Bush Administration's refusal to hand over documents requested from them. Isn't about time we outlaw documents?

    Kim Murillo
    Fire-Alarm Installer

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