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In reply to the discussion: Bolton will accept a subpoena to testify [View all]DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)47. True, but his idea of a Dominant Executive is one who
is that in service of Bolton's ideas of foreign policy.
Bolton probably felt he was so smart and such a brilliant bureaucratic fighter, he could impose his hawkish, war-mongering views on Trump. He already had a head start with Trump's strong support of Israel and hatred of Iran.
Turns out he didn't count on Trump's ability to do whatever he wants no matter what and found out first hand about Rick Wilson's ETTD theory.
Bolton was unceremoniously dumped and, in so many words, promised revenge. This is his chance.
I do think the Dem staff will have to take care to frame their questions to limit him taking pot shots at them in his answers.
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Normally I would be watching Ari but am watching the H.R. 660 inquiry markup on CSPAN3.
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2019
#11
Accepting service doesn't mean that Bolton will abide by the subpoena, and appear,
rsdsharp
Oct 2019
#70
K&R, I'm skeptical ... I don't trust Bolton just because he doesn't like Trump. Normal humans don't
uponit7771
Oct 2019
#3
Innocent until proven guilty...Lets be positive and hope he brings the final nail
Perseus
Oct 2019
#30
In a pit of vipers, investigators have to be very careful which snake will say what. I'm
wiggs
Oct 2019
#21
Did they say he would comply with the subpoena and testify or just accept service?
StarfishSaver
Oct 2019
#42
live view of Schiff stuffing a subpoena into an envelope as fast as he can......
Takket
Oct 2019
#43
The right wingers are already trying to discredit Bolton as a member of the Deep State
Mr. Ected
Oct 2019
#53
I'm hoping Bolton has decided the damage of Trump 2 will be unsurvivable, and so
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2019
#55
Not at all excited. I can't see John Bolton trashing a Republican administration.
Goodheart
Oct 2019
#60