Some fine linkage...

...via Kevin Drum, who offers a pointer to Suzanne Nossel's top ten reasons to stop John Bolton's confirmation as UN ambassador.

Her case in brief....

10. He hates the UN.
9. He doesn’t believe in paying U.S. dues to the UN.
8. He won’t enjoy the support of U.S. diplomats around the world.
7. He and the Secretary of State are not on the same page.
6. His statements on China are reckless.
5. The damage will not be confined to the UN.
4. Denying confirmation would signal the world that the foreign policy opposition is alive and kicking.
3. He will not change his spots.
2. He is a proven opponent of arms control.
1. He will be ineffective in representing U.S. interests.

(Her case at greater length is here.)

I've been fairly convinced that for the most part we're better keeping our powder dry for the fights over judicial confirmations, but Bolton at the UN could be a disaster of epic proportions. It may be unstoppable, but the effort seems worthwhile.