UN Credentials Committee can Reject Bolton...

[liberaliraqvet26]

We need to get this out there to the MSM. This can really make Bush look like a fool. Its a longshot but it's worth it.

From a New Zealand News Source...


The UN Doesn't Have to Accept Bolton's Credentials. This may come as a rude surprise to George W. Bush, who this morning appointed Bolton U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, despite his rejection several weeks ago by the Senate. The unintended consequence of Bolton's appointment, which is creating a lightning rod at the UN for resentment, anger and fear of Bush Administration foreign policy, is a possible move by the General Assembly to limit U.S. actions in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.

It is likely that one or more General Assembly member states will challenge Bolton's credentials. In that case, under Articles 27-29, he will be seated provisionally until the nine members of the Credentials Committee can vote on the question. < http://www.un.org/ga/59/credent/functions.html>

The members of the Credentials Committee appointed at the 59th session are:

Benin
Bhutan
China
Ghana
Liechtenstein
Russian Federation
Trinidad and Tobago
United States
Uruguay

<http://www.un.org/ga/59/credent/composition.html >


This could force what Bush likes to call an "up or down" vote on the issue, and likely Bolton's first direct conflict with Russia and China at the UN. It is unclear how the smaller states on the committee might vote.

[babylonsister]

1. Ooh, the irony! nt

[K8-EEE]

2. Ooooh how I would love it....

LOL!!

[merwin]

3. Russia and China aren't too happy with us right now, are they?

[AuntiBush]

23. Add Japan, Economically to that, too.

At that, just blindly add any country other then bLAIR's sheep and (?) Australia I think. Can ya blame any of them?

Never thought I'd ever, ever say this!

Problem I see though: Didn't * declare war on Iraq "without" the U.N. anyway...

[CAcyclist]

4. Who Would Be Most Likely To Object?

We need to start a campaign now to get that country to object and let them know a large percent of the US would be happy with such an action.

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

5. Ha ha ha, that would be fantastic.

[liberaliraqvet26]

6. Why did they move this out of breaking news??

this can be huge.

[babylonsister]

10. This will get more attention in GD and it's not really

breaking; the credentials committee was established already, but thanks for digging this up!

[movonne]

7. They will probably buy the small countries..

[sweetheart]

8. Why would they reject a bushian asshole

Bolton will show up in his strap-on dick and demand to fuck people
showing all to clearly what the bush adminsitration is all about....
so why should they block that? He's his own worst enemy. Its time
we started supporting them with their stupidest mistakes.... a loose
cannon bully liar surely will breed no more distrust than colin powel
loose cannon bully liar or bush loose cannon bully liar or cheney
loose cannon bully liar ever has.... he's just another turd in the
toilet... let him swirl.

[undeterred]

9. I say we lobby Trinidad and Tobago

:shrug:

[KeepItReal]

14. I'd be happy to jet on down to negotiate

LOL

[Imalittleteapot]

11. Go to "Comments" at the UN web page.

http://www.un.org/comments.html

The Credentials Committee might like to hear from you.

[indepat]

12. The smaller nations know their short hairs can be caught up in a ringer,

how much hurt can be bestowed upon them.

[SharonRB]

13. This would be great

I'd love to see it backfire.

[Inland]

15. Sorry, UN can't save the US from itself.

We hoped as much from the entire "go to the UN before invading Iraq" farce.

Fact is, when the president decides to be an arrogant prick idiot dope and ruin our country, if we can't stop it, nobody can.

[LibertyorDeath]

16. Sounds like a plan

China

Russian Federation

[Mr_Spock]

17. I wish they could reject this shit stain on humanity.

Oh, how I hate Bolton - he's the symbol of American evil - oh, I wish they would SPIT in Chimp-fucks eyeball. These people are American stepping in dog shit.

[DanCa]

18. I smell a set up

A Bolton rejection would be all the execuse the neocons will need for another go it alone approach to war.

[CatholicEdHead]

20. At the very least it is a rallying point for wing nut news sources

to keep fanning the anti-UN flames.

[BrotherBuzz]

27. Hey, it's a natural twofer....

The Neocons want to lose the UN and continue with their wars. Problem solved. What scares me the most is the thought that Bush* will try to make this another Trifecta. I'll be damned for even mentioning it, but I think the third hit might just be reinstating the draft.

[SoCalDem]

19. But they won't.

:(

[angryxyouth]

21. I wrote my E-mail to the UN

Now if we can get about 2 million other people and some news coverage, we may have a shot.
:patriot:

[Rosco T.]

24. OK DU'rs... let's get busy..

.. drop a email/telegram/letter DIRECTLY to those representatives and tell them Bolton does NOT speak for the majority of Americans.

A few thousand notes might just get their attention (and a chance to shove something else up Chimpy's nose)

[peacetalksforall]

22. Take a corporal being without a heart, but with zeal for revenge and we

may want to retract the thought in an effort to avert retaliation against the UN.

I think the UN should think about moving if we can't get these people out by our vote.

No more Republican made voting machines.
No more Republican software.
No more Republican technicians.
No more Republican corporations paying for and manipulating exit polling.
No more Republican corporations calling the vote for us.

No more leaders who ignore vote theft.

[Rosco T.]

25. I hope someone is sending this to Malloy, Randi, et.al...

nothing like firing up a few thousand people.

[Miss Chybil]

26. We'll see who has the cajones, since we pay alot of the bills.

I wish somebody would, but I don't see it happening.

[mmonk]

28. Go ahead

make my day!

[Fly by night]

29. Does anyone have the email addresses for the UN Cred. comm. membership?

Please let me know. If not, I will try to find them and post a new thread. Thanks.

[samdogmom]

30. I just sent in my $0.02

I'm hoping this is a legitimate way to finally make ** look like a fool. Please let the Credentials Committee REJECT this clown!

On Edit: I'm sorry I replied in the wrong place. I don't know the answer to your query.

[Massacure]

31. So if China and Russia convince 3 countries to vote against Bolton...

Bush gets a big egg to the face? I like that thought. I hope that isn't too good to be true though.

[samdogmom]

33. You know what?

Unfortunately, every last time we thought a victory was in sight it turned out to be too good to be true. My pessimistic side thinks this will be no different. Look at what they've gotten away with! How is this all possible? I feel like I'm living in a nightmare right now. There is simply no explanation for our current situation.

[demgurl]

32. I have written to the UN and I hope others will as well.

This is too important to let pass without a fight.

[Eugene]

34. Don't count on it.

U.N. diplomats have included their share of SOB's
over the years, some representing truly evil regimes.
Bolton is a minor league thug compared to some of them.
The UN diplomats will hold their noses and deal with him.

Credentials are challenged when one country does not
recognize the other's government, not because they
don't like the ambassador. Besides, any nation that
challenges Bolton's credentials opens itself up for
tit-for-tat retaliation the next time they want
anything from the UN. It's not worth the trouble.

[dooner]

35. Bolton appointment signals attack on Iran, many want to avoid that

BTC News

by Mark Levy

"Bolton’s nomination signals the Bush Administration’s intention to use the UN to legitimize an attack against Iran - something most of the world surely wants to avoid. A challenge to Bolton’s credentials may be a tactic to stall or delay a U.S. push toward a resolution authorizing force against Iran. Some members may welcome this opportunity to make their influence felt on this little-known committee, rather than risk an open vote challenging the United States in the General Assembly.
<snip>
Bush’s move to appoint Bolton during a Congressional recess is likely to be taken as sign that U.S.-Iranian relations have entered a dangerous new phase. This is not a welcome development by the vast majority of UN members.

While challenges are not infrequent, actual rejection of the credentials of UN representatives is extraordinary. In the last 30 years, the committee rejected the credentials of Burmese and Cambodian UN representatives because of serious doubts about the legitimacy of the regimes and factions that sent them. While Bolton is widely feared and disliked among diplomats, Bolton’s outright rejection by a majority of the committee would be stunning, almost unimaginable. It is far more likely that the General Assembly may take this opportunity to attempt to impose conditions on U.S. international actions, such as its occupation of Iraq and any arm twisting it may attempt to force the world body to authorize military action against Iran. No doubt, many delegates would welcome a low-risk opportunity to send a clear message to the US that Bolton’s notoriously undiplomatic methods are unwelcome. Representation in the world body is not an internal US matter - the UN chooses who it finds acceptable among its own representatives.

http://www.btcnews.com/btcnews/1050

[Mr_Spock]

36. Can they also urinate on his hair?

It's considered an honor somewhere in the world :D

[Swamp Rat]

37. LET'S CALL ALL THE OTHER UN COUNTRIES!!!

We MUST call, write, picket in front of the building!!! Do whatever (legal) to get media attention!!!

John Bolton DOES NOT SPEAK OR WORK FOR AMERICANS!!!



:kick:

[tsuki]

38. It is interesting. Here the press reports that Shrub had the votes, and

elsewhere the press reports that Shrub did not have the votes.