Bolton for Canada

I know he technically has the power to do so, but the recent rumored appointment of Bolton, coupled with threats to veto stem cell research, makes me wonder whether there is such a thing as checks and balances anymore. As Findlaw Columnist Noah Leavitt argues:

". . . this week, we may witness an action that undermines those cherished American values if President Bush does an end-run around Congress and installs John Bolton as the U.S. representative to the United Nations with a recess appointment.

That cowardly action would insult Congress and the world, undermine U.S. credibility overseas and mock the democracy we celebrate."

Cue Bush: "de-mo-cra-cy?"