Posted in LBN-Bolton Pushes Succession to Kofi Annan

[hang a left]

This was posted by JudiLyn in LBN but it is not getting much discussion. I am just wondering if this Ki-moon is related to Rev Moon. Anyone know. :tinfoilhat:

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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador John Bolton pushed on Wednesday for a quick resolution in the race to succeed Kofi Annan as U.N. secretary-general, an action that could favor the South Korean front-runner.

U.N. Security Council members on Thursday conduct another straw poll among seven declared candidates, which could show whether South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon retains the lead he held in two previous straw polls.

"We are at the point where we should make a decision," Bolton told reporters, adding that a new secretary-general, who would take office on January 1, needed a transition period.
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http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=top...

[ThomWV]

1. Its A Dam Shame (Lame Duck) Bolton Has Anything To Do With It

At least he won't be confirmed.

[Initech]

2. Just when you thought America wasnt doing enough to alienate its allies...

:eyes:

[originalpckelly]

3. He was an adviser to the South Korean President, who is a *real* liberal..

The South Korean President basically hates Bush. The President was a human-rights lawyer in South Korea, so he is cool.