Bolton obviously WANTS to testify! (And he has the goods.)

[skip fox]

Else why would his lawyer tell the impeachment inquiry that he was in many more meeting than what is already known and he has new valauble information.

[Chin music]

1. Wasn't he scheduled last week?

Where was he?

[TDale313]

2. Apparently, through his lawyer,

He’s said he needs a court order to talk, but has info on meetings the House Investigation has not been made aware of. Definitely came across as ‘Give me legal cover... I’ve got info you want’

[Chin music]

5. It was a call from Congress to appear. When that happens, you appear.

We don't need bolto now. He may just have screwed the pooch bc he may get implicated too. No sympathy for him.
They all want to have their cake and eat it too.
Like someone said here a few days ago, you get called to Congress...you show up early, in your Sunday best, and shit tiffany cufflinks being helpful. That's me though. A proud American.

[Leghorn21]

17. Right tf on, Chin. This loser had his chance, but he can go sit on the bench with Rod Rosenstein

now and stfu.

[Chin music]

18. You and I are on the same page.

Have a good weekend Leghorn.

[XRubicon]

6. I think congress has the power to grant immunity

They need to take care not to get played, but from all appearances Bolton has something he wants to tell.

[dewsgirl]

7. I believe he was supposed to testify on Thursday.

I am so confused, the stories about him wanting to testify started coming out Thursday as well.

[2naSalit]

3. So he needs to

get off his attention whore ass and get before the investigating committee. He doesn't deserve a hero's welcome so he needs to get over it and do the right thing.

[2naSalit]

25. I'm waiting anxiously myself.

All this crap has me on edge all the time and after nearly three years of it, I'm done with the BS.

[Mike 03]

4. I know our Dems don't want to be seen as being deferential to these noncompliant

witnesses, but just in this one case I wish they'd play ball with Bolton. You can tell he's bursting to say something. He's begging to be subpoenaed (for political cover) and damn I do wish they'd indulge him.

[Chin music]

8. He can flap in the wind. If he had all this evidence...where's he been?

Why didn't HE blow the whistle? Bolto may have really screwed himself, and personally, I hope he did. Maybe next time CONGRESS calls, he'll show some respect and get stepping.
He'll have another chance. Meanwhile, next week the pot of water goes on to boil.

[bluedye33139]

9. Screw him

He's playing some kind of stupid game. His lawyer will fight any subpoena, and it appears to be some kind of delay tactic.

[C_U_L8R]

11. He's angling for a big payoff.

Seems like he wants Trump to write him a large check.

[CincyDem]

12. So send him a subpoena. Worst case, it turns out as worthless as a dozen others.

This isn't hard. The guy's a Republican since birth and so rabid that no one to the left of Joe McCarthy will even talk to him. And, he's got a bone to pick with Trump. What's that "enemy of my enemy" thing again ?

He's literally begging in public for a simple piece of paper that will let his dump it all on the table and continue to have a life in the world of republicans. Congress "made" me do it will be his brand image for the rest of his life. So what. F'ing give it to him...yeah, he's an ass and yeah he's a bad guy...but worse than Trump ??? Really ???

Just give it to him...costs us nothing.

[CincyDem]

20. That could certainly be true.

It could go either way. And while I agree that I don't trust him either, he has - throughout his career - been pretty predictable. He has, for decades, shown us who he is so, to steal from Kamala Harris...I believe him. In that predictability, I don't think he's a Trumplican. Just my opinion but for him to suddenly welcome Russia's participation in our decision making simply for the sake of short term power...doesn't feel like his MO.

But, as is usually the case on the internet, WTF do I know. lol

I just think we're going to have to find a way to let some of these republicans turn on Trump AND save face with whatever is left of the republican party. If we don't do that, we're confirming their fear that turning on Trump is suicide. Sure - some may take up the challenge but maybe we could lower the barrier a little.

[NightWatcher]

13. I think he wants Schiff to want him and get delayed in a 6 month lawsuit

The Dems have said they're not subpoenaing anyone else all in the name of expediency, then Bolton "promises" a wealth of info. Call me skeptical.

[blueinredohio]

15. Then let him grow some balls and testify.

Don't be afraid of what republicans think and I'm sure he's made enough money to retire so he won't have to worry about his next gig.

[skip fox]

16. If Bolton WANTS to testify before Oversight, and Oversight WANTS to hear from him,

isn't there a way to expedite court proceedings? His lawyer could request an early hearing and make Bolton available immediately.

It seems as though, on this weighty of a matter, if both parties are in agreement, both desiring an extremely speedy decision, the federal judge could put it at the head of the queue. A week????

[Chin music]

19. Maybe he should carry his carcass to the hearing site, and sit in the hall and wait for Congress

to take a break. I'm sure Mr Schiff or Mr Nadler will take a few moments w him.
Skip, these folks act like they are so much better than everybody else. I think he knows he may be in line for some charges himself, and minutes after he didn't show, it dawned on him. Now he's trying to play catch up. Not our problem bolto. You had your chance. Sit down and shut up until someone asks you again. Requests from Congress aren't suggestions or optional. This whole group of russian sympathizers is about to take their medicine. I hope they wind up where Cohen is, for a lot longer.
PS...There's room for other whistleblowers, fill out the form, and get in line. Times running out. America is about to retake the high ground from you sell-out nincompoops.
Man these guys have really gone off the deep end w their self importance.

[handmade34]

22. Bolton wants

to sell a book

[Sneederbunk]

23. Why can't the judge in the Kupperman matter rule now?

[kentuck]

24. Nancy may decide to wait for a judge to rule?

Kupperman, Bolton, and McGahn could all testify?

Or, for the sake of simplicity, they may decide they have enough to go forward once the public hearings are completed?

It's possible some bombshell could happen before the public hearings are over?

More bombshells might be expected while the Senate trial goes on?

Speaker Pelosi has shown a lot of patience up to this point.

[Leith]

26. He's had his chance and will be given another one

But, I don't trust Bolton. He's a filthy, murderous, warmongering rethug. He's playing his little games and I can't help but think that he is going to lie to cover IQ45's ass during questioning.

He's just that kinda guy.

[polichick]

27. Bolton was a loose cannon long before he climbed into Trump's clown car.

[NCLefty]

28. Or that's how he wants it to seem. Who knows? Testify or cover for the criminal. His choice.

[Zambero]

29. Bolton is one smart weasel

He devoured him a Mulaney toad. Great, let's hear more!

[Joinfortmill]

30. Bolton wants to sell books

[regnaD kciN]

31. If he wanted to testify, he would have testified...

...instead of hiding behind judicial technicalities.

The thing about Mad John is that he hates Trump, but he hates "leftists" even more. So he's trying to harm one without doing anything to help the other. It isn’t working.

[salin]

32. I can't bring myself to slot Bolton as a "Fitzmas" type character in this national tragic drama.

But if I am wrong, I would celebrate the hell out of the moment. Just not getting my hopes up.