Blogenlust: "Democratic Obstruction""While it's great to see that Bolton has yet to be confirmed, and in all likelihood, will never be confirmed, it's important to look at the broader picture.
Rather than pointing out the bipartisan opposition to Bolton, the media and the Republicans have done a good job of framing this setback for Bush as a result of "Democratic obstruction." So, instead of talking about the broadly supported opinion that Bolton is, in fact, wrong for the job, the discussion is about how the Democrats are "obstructing" Bush's agenda. Nevermind the fact that the Republicans solidly control all three branches of government. The problem, the only problem, is the Democrats' obstructionism..."And a look at what they said
then and now.