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herding cats

(19,568 posts)
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:12 PM Jun 2020

Synopsis of Bolton interview.

Trump is dangerous and vile and only serves himself and his interest. I disagreed with him every step of the way.

Democrats are mean, stupid and partisan. Which is why I didn't just bring this to the forefront during impeachment. Their focus was too narrow. They should have know what I knew already!

I resigned and was not fired!!!

The country won't survive another 4 years of Trump.

So long, and thanks for all the fish! Enjoy your Covid pandemic under the rule of an idiot, and buy my book! 👋

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Synopsis of Bolton interview. (Original Post) 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

SunSeeker

(51,725 posts)
1. Perfect encapsulation of his wealthy white male "I got mine, I'll be ok" privilege.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:16 PM
Jun 2020

What a treasonous money-grubbing asshole.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
5. He literally didn't care at all beyond himself.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:25 PM
Jun 2020

He's the personification of partisan and not patriot.

calguy

(5,332 posts)
15. That's the John Bolton we've known for years
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:32 PM
Jun 2020

His answers were carefully thought out in advance and the questions were probably agreed on before the interview even took place. He was there for one reason and one reason only. To sell books. He'll be on all the shows for a week or so and then he'll drop out of the public eye and count his money. He is a self serving asshole like every other republican.
Still, I'd rather he wrote the book vs not writing it. I certainly won't be buying a copy.

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
41. the pdf is available for free so would be good if everyone uses it like some
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:42 PM
Jun 2020

80 year old hard cover in a garage sale that never made the author more than a dime a copy

dem4decades

(11,304 posts)
2. i'm looking forward to Adam Schiff's response to Bolton's comments.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:17 PM
Jun 2020

Schiff did an incredible job, Bolton obviously didn't bother to pay attention.

fuck Bolton.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
7. Yup.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:26 PM
Jun 2020

Same here and fuck Bolton. He's definitely not a patriot and is too partisan and self absorbed to even realizes his faults.

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
43. self absorbed - i saw a little of the free pdf version and it was "I" this and that
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:44 PM
Jun 2020

all over the place like flies on a carcass.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,869 posts)
3. Also, I am smarter than everybody.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:18 PM
Jun 2020

Nobody in the administration was ever smarter or more astute about anything. They were all fools, it's just that Trump was even dumber and weirder than the rest of them. Also, I saved America.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
4. True.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:23 PM
Jun 2020

I told my mom it was a battle of the megalomaniacs.

Me, me, me! I'm the one, only me! Everyone else is a lesser creature than me!

Truly, it was disgusting.

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)
6. It's Bolton. Always been an asshole. Always will be.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:26 PM
Jun 2020

I know he plans to vote for Biden, before anyone feels the need to tell me.

Doesn't change anything essential about his character. He's a POS.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
10. He later denied that and said he's voting for a third party.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:28 PM
Jun 2020

Apparently, Democrats are to icky vote for even to save the nation.

But, I completely agree. He's a first class POS.

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
28. But after watching that interview, I could also see him writing himself in.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:52 PM
Jun 2020

He is as impressed with himself and incapable of considering where his views may be wrong (or too extreme) as he claimed Trump is. A lot of self confidence and self love there so maybe you were right.

Iterate

(3,020 posts)
72. Check the count in his precinct come November.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:28 AM
Jun 2020

If there's a lone vote for Bolton, we'll know exactly what happened.

llmart

(15,555 posts)
17. No, at the end of the interview he said...
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jun 2020

"I certainly won't be voting for Biden. I'll write in a conservative Republican."

That's when I wanted to throw a brick through the TV. He just had to say it in that condescending tone, like, "OMG, I'd NEVER vote for a Democrat."

Two narcissistic assholes at the highest levels of our country - Trump and Bolton. If you know anything about narcissists it's that they do manage to get to very high levels in whatever career they're in, mostly due to their hubris. He's no exception. He'll be a footnote in history and Trump will be known only for being the worst president we ever had. They deserved each other.

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)
44. He wants people to buy his book.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:49 PM
Jun 2020

And he is also one of the most radical neocons.

Which is saying a lot. He hates being called a neocon.

Because they aren't radical enough, I guess.

Snort.

I loathe Conservatives. Neo or otherwise.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
8. Thanks!
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:26 PM
Jun 2020

It’s about what I expected. He’s sure he’ll get millions for his book because he thinks so highly of himself.

I’d like to see him get a dose of reality like Trump just did.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
14. He needs to be brought down several pegs.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:32 PM
Jun 2020

He's the epitome of what broke out nation. An egotistical, partisan hack who can't be wrong and will fault the Democrats even when the Republicans in office completely have their heads Up Trumps bum, because judges don't ya know.

AllTooEasy

(1,261 posts)
64. "So Long and thanks for all the fish" 🤣
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:18 AM
Jun 2020

Folks under 30 may not get that reference, but it’s perfectly appropriate for a synapsis of that interview! I got the feeling that Bolton will retire soon to a Polynesian island with his book sales revenue, leaving the USA with the damage from his neglectful tenure.

Walleye

(31,062 posts)
9. Can't bring himself to vote for Biden. Will write-in republican
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:28 PM
Jun 2020

Unless you’re voting for Biden, your voting for trump. And that includes not voting at all. The only way to not vote for trump is to vote for Biden. I’m dismayed that Bolton has been in government most of his life and still doesn’t understand our political system. The reason he didn’t testify, is that he didn’t want to help the Democrats. Doesn’t care about what’s good for the country.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
18. He's a Partisan not a patriot.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:34 PM
Jun 2020

He's willing to destroy our very democracy rather than admit Republicans (not just Trump) are even vaguely wrong.

demigoddess

(6,645 posts)
38. that is the style they wore in the 19th century. So it is appropriate for someone who lives
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:40 PM
Jun 2020

in the 19th century. And not voting means he is voting for trump, just not outright.

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
12. Bolton: Trump is dangerous and I am not going to a fn thing but try to make some cash.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:29 PM
Jun 2020

Something we all already knew, even if the pr*ck didn't think the Democrats knew it, they did.

Also, didn't matter one whit about the focus, the GOP caucus in the Senate was never going to convict.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
31. By and large he gave the establishment GOP a pass.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:06 PM
Jun 2020

He trashed Democrats for not knowing what he knew and Trump for disappointing him by not following his lead.

brer cat

(24,613 posts)
16. Thanks, herding cats.
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:33 PM
Jun 2020

It is about what I expected. Bolton and trump were simply a battle of monumental egos, neither of them caring one whit about this country or our people.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
51. You're welcome. If you didn't watch. It's not worth our time.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:24 AM
Jun 2020

He's a partisan and it's all about him and how he's right and be damned the country.

JHB

(37,162 posts)
22. K&R. I'm reading the leaked PDF of his book...
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 10:38 PM
Jun 2020

...and by page 2 the one thing that shined above all else was how colossally full of himself he was.

Having progressed somewhat further, that observation has become neither mitigated nor more nuanced.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
52. I'm reading the leaked PDF as well.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:26 AM
Jun 2020

It's dry and filled with extortions of him being wiser and better.

I'm so extremely glad I didn't pay for this droll book.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
54. That was my takeaway, too.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:31 AM
Jun 2020

Hey, he couldn't be bothered to testify because Democrats weren't doing like he wanted (bullshit) and he was waiting it out.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
57. I agree with both.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:47 AM
Jun 2020

Bolton is scum and is half right. He is also parsing his words to make Democrats wrong in spite of his failures to step up and save our Democracy. Which even he says is in serious risk.

He's a profiteering asshat willing to sacrifice our nation and democracy for his ego and profits. He's That self centered and partisan.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
59. My extreme pleasure.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:50 AM
Jun 2020

He made my blood boil listening to him blame Democrats and Trump while ignoring the rank and file GOP who've been enabling Trump!

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
66. Same here!
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:19 AM
Jun 2020

I post an editorial OP almost never. Which goes to show the depth of my outrage. Even I came out of my shell to expound on this moment.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
61. True. Except, Bolton wanted nothing to do with firing him.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:05 AM
Jun 2020

He just wants to carry on about how he was infinitely smarter and always right. He's oh, so much better than Trump and all the Democrats. The GOP... meh, that's different.

Oh, and Democrats are wrong. Always and on everything. They should have known the intimate details he and perhaps a handful of others in the inner circle saw.

Too bad on we proles out there. Suck it up, he truly doesn't care. He's banking on his book and we're stuck with the mess he wouldn't wade into because he's too partisan to stand up for our democracy.

Nitram

(22,890 posts)
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.

thenelm1

(854 posts)
46. This ass has been around long enough -
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:05 AM
Jun 2020

He knows damned well that if the Dems had pursued all of this by issuing subpoenas and what not, and waiting for these to be adjudicated through the courts, it would have taken a couple of years for a final result. The concern was valid to a point, but the time required because of the workings of the court system would have rendered the whole proceeding moot. We'd still be waiting for decisions from the courts to get these individuals to appear in front of the House. Given the upcoming election and what Dump was attempting to do, speed was of the essence.

It irritates the heck out of me that this little fact never gets mentioned in the reporting for the events of the impeachment. If you can't get reasonably quick remediation from the courts, what's the point? Particularly within a two-year election cycle. Certainly there needs to be some solution to this type of stuff going forward. Getting your witnesses to appear a year or more after the fact is useless, particularly for a lawless ass like Dump.

AlexSFCA

(6,139 posts)
39. he has no credibility, his book won't make a splash
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:40 PM
Jun 2020

nothing we didn’t already know. It’s almost like media is helping him to sell his book and make money.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
42. "Democrats are mean, stupid and partisan."
Sun Jun 21, 2020, 11:42 PM
Jun 2020

As a Republican, I'm sure Bolton knows a thing or 2 about being mean, stupid, and partisan.

But honor and integrity? ---------- eh, not so much

He did, afterall, take a job from Donald Trump.

herding cats

(19,568 posts)
67. I'm sorry.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:21 AM
Jun 2020

I'll try and find another for you tomorrow which works. I'm sure there are others out there.

nolabear

(41,991 posts)
49. Being West Coast im just now seeing it. I say GO BOLTON!
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 12:12 AM
Jun 2020

Of course he’s an asshole. I don’t care. The idea that he’s giving Spanky a stroke by being on network TV where everybody and their dog can see him tickles me witless.

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
79. Yosemite Sham says: "You should have impeached him for all the stuff I kept secret from you."
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 01:32 PM
Jun 2020

What an asswipe.

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