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Nitram

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35. Bolton is being entirely disingenuous to criticize Democrats for focusing on the narrow

Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:36 PM

Jun 2020

field of the Ukraine investigation. They did so because it was clearly illegal, clearly contradicted Trump's oath of office, and was clearly unconstitutional. Broadening the investigation to every one of Trump's numerous crimes and misdemeanors would have provided far too many opportunities for Republicans to take issue with impeachment on the narrow grounds of disagreeing with any single charge. If Republicans wouldn't find Trump guilty of the charges in the Ukraine affair, they wouldn't find him guilty no matter what the charges and evidence. Of course, Bolton knows that, and is just trying to persuade conservatives that he is still one of them. In fact, he is.

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Synopsis of Bolton interview. [View all] herding cats Jun 2020 OP

Perfect encapsulation of his wealthy white male "I got mine, I'll be ok" privilege. SunSeeker Jun 2020 #1

He literally didn't care at all beyond himself. herding cats Jun 2020 #5

That's the John Bolton we've known for years calguy Jun 2020 #15

the pdf is available for free so would be good if everyone uses it like some certainot Jun 2020 #41

You don't need to buy it. You can read it for free at this link: SunSeeker Jun 2020 #70

As they say in Ireland: "I'm alright Jack". Dios Mio Jun 2020 #45

i'm looking forward to Adam Schiff's response to Bolton's comments. dem4decades Jun 2020 #2

Yup. herding cats Jun 2020 #7

self absorbed - i saw a little of the free pdf version and it was "I" this and that certainot Jun 2020 #43

Also, I am smarter than everybody. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #3

True. herding cats Jun 2020 #4

It's Bolton. Always been an asshole. Always will be. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #6

He later denied that and said he's voting for a third party. herding cats Jun 2020 #10

Now that's in keeping with his nature. A 3rd party. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #13

Well a write in. Probably McConnel was my guess. herding cats Jun 2020 #21

I can see that. Or his own name. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #23

I could see him voting for himself as a write in. herding cats Jun 2020 #25

I think Dick Cheney is more his kinda guy. Marie Marie Jun 2020 #24

Fair enough. herding cats Jun 2020 #26

But after watching that interview, I could also see him writing himself in. Marie Marie Jun 2020 #28

It's a 6 of one and half a dozen of another herding cats Jun 2020 #50

Check the count in his precinct come November. Iterate Jun 2020 #72

No, at the end of the interview he said... llmart Jun 2020 #17

That sounds like him. Thanks! Solly Mack Jun 2020 #19

Thar is what I heard him say as well. BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #32

Kiss up and kick down. rusty quoin Jun 2020 #40

He wants people to buy his book. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #44

Thanks! lunatica Jun 2020 #8

He needs to be brought down several pegs. herding cats Jun 2020 #14

"So Long and thanks for all the fish" 🤣 AllTooEasy Jun 2020 #64

Can't bring himself to vote for Biden. Will write-in republican Walleye Jun 2020 #9

He's a Partisan not a patriot. herding cats Jun 2020 #18

a big fuck you, bolton. You are the walrus, goo goo go joob NRaleighLiberal Jun 2020 #11

I always thought that about him too. smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #20

that is the style they wore in the 19th century. So it is appropriate for someone who lives demigoddess Jun 2020 #38

Ha! That definitely Suits him. herding cats Jun 2020 #27

Bolton: Trump is dangerous and I am not going to a fn thing but try to make some cash. Thomas Hurt Jun 2020 #12

By and large he gave the establishment GOP a pass. herding cats Jun 2020 #31

Thanks, herding cats. brer cat Jun 2020 #16

You're welcome. If you didn't watch. It's not worth our time. herding cats Jun 2020 #51

K&R. I'm reading the leaked PDF of his book... JHB Jun 2020 #22

I'm reading the leaked PDF as well. herding cats Jun 2020 #52

Democrats are 'almost as bad and somewhat equivalent to' Trump dalton99a Jun 2020 #29

That was my takeaway, too. herding cats Jun 2020 #54

Nailed it Blecht Jun 2020 #30

I agree with both. herding cats Jun 2020 #57

great synopsis. thanks! n/t orleans Jun 2020 #33

My extreme pleasure. herding cats Jun 2020 #59

yep. i watched it too. i was talking back to the damn tv! n/t orleans Jun 2020 #62

Same here! herding cats Jun 2020 #66

glad you did. n/t orleans Jun 2020 #74

Best quote " They should fire the guy that hired Bolton", John Bolton grantcart Jun 2020 #34

True. Except, Bolton wanted nothing to do with firing him. herding cats Jun 2020 #61

Bolton is being entirely disingenuous to criticize Democrats for focusing on the narrow Nitram Jun 2020 #35

This ass has been around long enough - thenelm1 Jun 2020 #46

Agreed! Nitram Jun 2020 #78

First, last and ALWAYS Bolton is a POS! 😠 nt Raine Jun 2020 #36

my take 😣 spanone Jun 2020 #37

he has no credibility, his book won't make a splash AlexSFCA Jun 2020 #39

"Democrats are mean, stupid and partisan." vlyons Jun 2020 #42

I think you nailed it down pretty neatly. NellieStarbuck Jun 2020 #47

Anybody have a link to the PDF? Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #48

I did last night, and I downloaded it. herding cats Jun 2020 #53

Here ya go ... Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2020 #56

That goes to the link I downloaded last night. herding cats Jun 2020 #58

Well, I guess I don't need it. I'll have to be content with the synopsis. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #63

I'm sorry. herding cats Jun 2020 #67

Thanks, but I guess I'm late to the ballgame. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #65

It's out there. Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2020 #68

I may be able to find it. Just depends if I'm motivated enough. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #69

Here's a link that works... SunSeeker Jun 2020 #71

Oh, thank you! herding cats Jun 2020 #73

Woah! That downloaded before I even knew what hit me. Thanks. Crunchy Frog Jun 2020 #75

Being West Coast im just now seeing it. I say GO BOLTON! nolabear Jun 2020 #49

Thank you! EllieBC Jun 2020 #55

I missed it mountain grammy Jun 2020 #60

Thank you for the synopsis. Now I don't have to read it. Squinch Jun 2020 #76

Didn't reveal anything Jimbo S Jun 2020 #77

Yosemite Sham says: "You should have impeached him for all the stuff I kept secret from you." lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #79