Secrets and Fear

Things are looking more and more dim for those of us with any kind of reasonable-ness and comprehension of what a good UN Ambassador looks like. Salon picks up from the Wash Post:

The likely-future United Nations ambassador, better known as the boss-from-hell, may be confirmed as soon as tonight.

At 6 p.m. this evening, senators will vote on whether to end the debate on John Bolton's nomination, according to the Washington Post, even though Democrats are still waiting for classified documents about Bolton's controversial work history, which the Bush administration has refused to release: "Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) said he and his allies are not trying to prevent an eventual confirmation vote, but have no other way to pressure the administration and demonstrate the Senate's displeasure over the records impasse,” reported the Post.

"Dodd urged Republicans to vote to continue the debate until the documents are released, even if they plan to support Bolton's confirmation. 'The opportunity to avoid this altogether is in the hands of the administration,' he said.

le gasp, le sigh.