Argh! John Bolton confirms 2012 interest

[babylonsister]

Bomb the crap outa everyone! :eyes:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1110/Bolton_confirms_2012_interest.html

Bolton confirms 2012 interest


In an interview on Aaron Klein's radio show, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton confirmed his interest in the 2012 presidential race while taking the opportunity to critique President Obama's foreign policy, arguing that the president is not comfortable advancing American interests around the globe and prefers to focus on domestic policies.

When asked about his interest in challenging Obama, Bolton said, "Yes, I am considering it. And largely for the reasons we just talked about. I am very concerned about the direction of national security policy. I am concerned that we hardly talk about it at national-level debates in the mainstream media. The president, as they say, just seems to view national security issues as an irritation, as a distraction from what his real priorities are."

"Coming into the 2012 election cycle, I don't have the slightest doubt that while economic issues are very much on people's minds, as they should be, it is not in our interest to continue to ignore foreign and national security issues. So, if I did run — and I haven't made a decision; I have never run for office one way or the other, so it would be a pretty big decision to do it — I just think this has got to be more of priority," said Bolton.

[YOY]

1. Walter Walrus has less charm than 95% of the other Neocons.

It would be hilarious.

[emulatorloo]

8. If people knew who he was, he would be less popular than Cheney

[harun]

18. +1, neo-con PNAC'r.

[Arkansas Granny]

10. He's always reminded me more of Yosemite Sam.

[karynnj]

11. Agreed - and I pity the remaining 5%!

He could not even win approval to be UN secretary from a Republican controlled SFRC in 2006. He would guarantee that we get anyone voting just on looks, charm, or personality. On issues - I doubt the country really wants war in NK and Iran - in addition to what we have.

[arcane1]

2. "American interests" = code word for "corporate profits"

I'm not fooled, Bolton!

[polichick]

3. I can imagine his campaign slogan: "Let Empire Live!" nt

[jaxx]

4. So far on the repub running list we have

Huckabee ... the theocracy promoter
Palin ... the dominionist
Bolton ... the devil

Makes Mittens ... the money man ... look positively sane.

[Cassandra]

5. You say that as though...

the repukes are likely to put forward anyone with a functioning brain. Silly.

[marmar]

6. Peace.....What is it good for?

[Bob Loblaw]

7. Regardless of his politics...

I could never vote for someone who looks so much like a middle school shop teacher (my apologies to middle school shop teachers). Has anyone ever counted his fingers?

[JohnnyBoots]

9. If the GOP wins I could see him as Sec Def. Scary thought...

[Brother Buzz]

19. He might consider Secretary of State his bailiwick, what with his aversion to diplomacy, and all.

Personally, I'd like to watch him play 'Left Out'.

[madinmaryland]

12. I'll be back to comment on this in a minute...

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Ok. Now what is this about Bolton running for president??

[babylonsister]

14. lol! nt

[craigmatic]

13. He's not going to win.

[Arkana]

15. Oh god, I can't see Mr. Mustache sucking down moose chili in East Bumfuck, GA

just to win a primary.

He'd get destroyed.

[jenmito]

16. "Over half of the country approves of how Obama is handling terrorism"

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling terrorism?

Approve 56%
Disapprove 38%
No opinion 6%

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2010/pollcenter/individual/index.html#1914

I hope Bolton DOES run. He'll lose.

[PBS Poll-435]

17. 'Savor the Flavor - John Bolton '12' nt

[rug]

20. He's just angling to get his mustache a Cabinet post.

[WI_DEM]

21. good the more the merrier. In a crowded field they could nominate Palin.